Electrical Estimator and Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Project Management (75%):

• Coordinate submittals, RFIs, change orders, procurement, and project schedules.

• Track project costs, labor hours, productivity, and purchase orders.

• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment rentals, and field requirements.

• Work closely with IBEW foremen, superintendents, general contractors, and owners.

• Support site visits, safety compliance, punch lists, and project closeouts.

• Maintain project documentation, meeting minutes, and action items.

Estimating & Preconstruction (25%):

• Perform electrical material and labor takeoffs for power, lighting, feeders, devices, and electrical systems.

• Prepare estimates using Accubid / Trimble, McCormick, or similar software.

• Apply NECA labor units and productivity factors.

• Obtain and compare vendor and subcontractor quotations.

• Prepare bid proposals, alternates, value-engineering options, and scope clarifications.

• Interpret electrical drawings, specifications, one-line diagrams, and feeder schedules.

Required Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in electrical construction (office or field), OR an EET / Construction Management degree with relevant internships.

• Strong blueprint reading and electrical drawing interpretation skills.

• Basic knowledge of NEC (NFPA 70) and commercial electrical installations.

• Understanding of electrical materials, equipment, and construction workflows.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.

• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to Chicagoland job sites.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Accubid / Trimble, McCormick, and Bluebeam Revu.

• Familiarity with Procore, PlanGrid, MS Project, or Primavera.

• Knowledge of NECA labor units and IBEW / union construction workflows.

• OSHA-10/30 certification.

• Exposure to data centers, multi-tenant residential, or mission-critical projects.

Software & Tools:

• Estimating: Accubid / Trimble, McCormick

• Drawing & Markup: Bluebeam Revu, PlanGrid, Procore

• Scheduling & Tracking: MS Project / Primavera, Excel, PowerPoint

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities

Company Description

Synectics is a leading staffing and workforce solutions company dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with top organizations. We specialize in IT, engineering, finance, healthcare, and professional services recruitment, offering both contract and permanent staffing solutions. With a people-first approach, we focus on understanding the unique needs of our clients and candidates to create long-term, successful matches. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right talent while helping professionals achieve rewarding career opportunities