Electrical Special Projects Estimator / Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator / Project Manager with 5+ years of commercial electrical estimating experience. The ideal candidate will prepare accurate project estimates, manage electrical construction projects, coordinate with customers and field teams, and ensure projects meet budget, schedule, and profitability goals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for commercial and industrial electrical projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and customer requirements.
• Perform detailed material takeoffs and labor cost calculations.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Prepare proposals, budgets, change orders, and time-and-material (T&M) estimates.
• Estimate service work, lighting retrofits, tenant improvements, equipment installations, and special projects.
• Communicate with general contractors, facility managers, business owners, vendors, and customers.
• Follow up on proposals and support business development and customer retention.
• Manage awarded projects from preconstruction through completion and closeout.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, procurement, and scheduling with field personnel.
• Monitor project costs, labor performance, schedules, and profitability.
• Identify scope changes and ensure additional work is documented and priced accurately.
• Coordinate with field leadership and office staff to maintain project progress and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial electrical estimating experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical systems, materials, installation methods, and labor requirements.
• Experience managing electrical construction projects or special projects.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, blueprints, and construction documents.
• Proficiency in material takeoffs, labor estimating, budgeting, and cost analysis.
• Experience with vendor pricing, procurement, change orders, and project cost control.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and active projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working directly with customers, general contractors, vendors, and field teams.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently and collaboratively.