About the Role We're looking for a detail-driven Project Manager / Estimator to support field operations and preconstruction on commercial, industrial, multi-tenant residential, and mission-critical projects. You'll manage awarded projects, partnering closely with foremen, superintendents, and general contractor / owner teams. You'll also perform material and labor takeoffs, solicit vendor quotes, and build competitive estimates. What You'll Do Project Management (~75%) • Support project managers with submittals, RFIs, change events, procurement, and look-ahead schedules. • Track costs, labor hours, and productivity (budget vs. actual); maintain buyout and PO logs. • Coordinate material deliveries, prefab requests, rentals, and tool needs with the field. • Assist with meeting minutes, action items, and closeout (O&Ms, as-builts, training). • Promote safety and code compliance; support site walks and punch lists with field foremen. Estimating & Preconstruction (~25%) • Perform electrical takeoffs (power, lighting, systems, gear, feeders, branch, devices) using labor units consistent with NECA standards. • Build estimates in Accubid / Trimble (or similar), apply NECA labor unit productivity factors, and assemble alternates / VE options. • Solicit, compare, and scope vendor / sub quotes (gear, lighting, generators, ATS/UPS, fire alarm, low voltage, subcontractors). • Prepare clarifications / RFIs during the bid phase and maintain bid logs and proposal forms. • Develop preliminary one-lines, feeder schedules, and count sheets to support proposals. Tools You'll Use • Estimating: Accubid / Trimble, McCormick, or equivalent. • Plans / Markup: Bluebeam Revu, PlanGrid, and Procore. • Scheduling / Tracking: MS Project (or Primavera), Excel (pivot tables), PowerPoint. • Standards / Code: NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 70E, local amendments; basic understanding of utility standards. Requirements What You Bring Required • 1–3 years in electrical construction (office or field), or an EET / CM degree with relevant internships. • Solid blueprint reading; able to interpret one-lines, risers, specs, and submittals. • Working knowledge of NEC basics, typical commercial / multi-tenant residential assemblies, and common gear. • Strong Microsoft skills; organized, proactive communicator; comfortable on active jobsites. • Valid driver's license; ability to visit sites across the metro area. Preferred • Experience with Accubid / Trimble and Bluebeam quantity takeoff. • Exposure to Procore, MS Project, and cost coding. • Familiarity with NECA labor units, union work rules, and union jobsite workflows. • OSHA-10/30; multi-tenant residential / data center experience; basic short-circuit / coordination concepts. Success Metrics (first 12 months) Project Management • Cost / labor tracking maintained weekly with clear variance notes. • Submittal / RFI cycle times meeting contract requirements. • An open line of communication established with field supervisors, with demonstrated efficiencies in scheduling, coordination, and material deliveries. • Positive field feedback on procurement timing and document clarity. Project Estimating • Assists with / completes takeoffs, compiles estimates, and creates a total cost estimate. • Helps ensure bid packages are submitted on time with clean scopes and alternates. • Estimate accuracy within ±3–5% on materials; assists with labor estimates. Work Environment & Physical Requirements • Office + field hybrid; occasional early site meetings and vendor visits. • Ability to walk jobsites, climb stairs/ladders, and carry drawings/specs/PPE. Benefits Compensation & Benefits • Competitive salary with performance bonus eligibility. • Employer-paid benefits package. (IBEW Local Union Benefits) • Training in estimating software, code updates, and OSHA. • Clear growth path to Senior PM / Estimator. • Potential for vehicle or vehicle stipend