Commercial Electrical Project Manager / Estimator

Universal Electrical Service, Inc. • Souderton, PA

6d • $90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Universal Electrical Service, Inc. is seeking an experienced Commercial Electrical Project Manager / Estimator to manage commercial electrical projects from initial estimating and project planning through execution, closeout, and final customer acceptance. Project management is the primary responsibility, with estimating and preconstruction support as a secondary function. The role requires knowledge of commercial electrical construction, project budgets, scheduling, labor management, and customer coordination. Candidates with a hands-on electrical field background who have transitioned into project management or estimating are strongly preferred.

The position is based in Souderton, Pennsylvania, within Commercial Electrical Operations, and reports to Operations Management. The annual salary range is $90,000–$120,000, based on experience and qualifications. Universal Electrical Service, Inc., founded in 1982, provides commercial and industrial electrical contracting services, including electrical installation, power distribution, equipment installation, and related electrical construction services.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of experience in commercial electrical construction, project management, estimating, or a combination of these disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage electrical construction projects, including budgets, schedules, labor, materials, and customer coordination.
• Strong understanding of commercial electrical systems, installation methods, drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical plans, one-line diagrams, specifications, and construction documents.
• Working knowledge of electrical labor units, material pricing, project costing, and change-order management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook, and related project documentation tools.
• Experience with electrical estimating software or comparable digital takeoff platforms.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Prior field experience as a Journeyman Electrician, Lead Electrician, Foreman, General Foreman, or Superintendent.
• Experience transitioning from electrical field operations into project management or estimating.
• Experience managing commercial electrical projects such as office buildings, schools, healthcare facilities, retail spaces, hospitality, and commercial renovations.
• Familiarity with NEC requirements, applicable permitting and inspection processes, and commercial construction practices.
• Experience working with general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and project owners.
• Electrical license, journeyman certification, or relevant technical training.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial electrical projects from award through completion and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, labor forecasts, and material procurement plans.
• Coordinate project activities with general contractors, owners, engineers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal field personnel.
• Work with field leadership to establish manpower requirements, monitor productivity, and maintain project schedules.
• Review project drawings, specifications, scope of work, and contract requirements to identify potential issues and prevent scope gaps.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, material releases, and other project documentation.
• Monitor project costs, labor performance, material expenditures, and overall profitability.
• Identify potential delays, cost overruns, and project risks, and develop corrective action plans as needed.
• Conduct project meetings and provide timely updates to management and customers.
• Ensure work complies with applicable electrical codes, project specifications, safety requirements, quality standards, and company procedures.
• Oversee project documentation, punch lists, final inspections, customer acceptance, and project closeout.
• Review commercial electrical drawings, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope and requirements.
• Perform electrical takeoffs and prepare labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Develop accurate and competitive proposals, budgets, and bid submissions.
• Identify exclusions, assumptions, scope gaps, and potential cost risks before bid submission.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to obtain material pricing and verify availability and lead times.
• Use estimating software and digital takeoff tools.
• Support budgeting, value engineering, and change-order pricing for active projects.
• Assist with handoff from estimating to project execution, communicating scope, pricing, and assumptions clearly.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Overtime or additional compensation, if applicable to the position and company policy
• Additional company benefits in accordance with current policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed