Electrical Construction Project Manager

Lighting Maintenance Inc • Harmans, MD

2d • $105,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lighting Maintenance Inc. (LMI) is seeking an experienced Electrical Construction Project Manager / Estimator to estimate and manage commercial and specialty lighting construction projects throughout Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. This is a hands-on position for someone who can take a project from the initial site visit or bid documents through estimating, proposal preparation, award, scheduling, construction, and closeout. Our typical projects range from $25,000 to $500,000, although some projects are larger. Most are completed directly by LMI without the layers of coordination typically found on large, multi-trade construction projects.

Requirements

• At least five years of relevant electrical construction estimating, project management, foreman, or superintendent experience
• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical construction and lighting systems
• The ability to estimate both plan-and-specification work and projects developed from field surveys
• Practical understanding of labor production, crew composition, material costs, equipment requirements, and jobsite conditions
• Experience managing multiple projects at different stages
• Ability to read electrical drawings, specifications, one-lines, photometric plans, and related construction documents
• Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills
• Sound judgment and the ability to identify problems before work begins
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes and safe construction practices
• Comfort working directly with customers, vendors, field employees, and company management
• Ability to use electrical estimating and project-management software
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to project sites within our operating area

Nice To Haves

• A journeyman or master electrician license
• Experience with sports lighting, parking lot lighting, LED upgrades, bucket trucks, excavation, directional drilling, or other specialty lighting work

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, and customer requirements
• Conduct site visits and develop complete project scopes
• Perform accurate labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and production-cost estimates
• Obtain vendor and subcontractor pricing when necessary
• Prepare clear, detailed proposals, exclusions, qualifications, and alternates
• Identify scope gaps, constructability issues, scheduling risks, and unusual project requirements before pricing
• Submit competitive bids without sacrificing required margin
• Participate in customer meetings and help develop negotiated work
• Manage most projects that are awarded from their estimates
• Develop project budgets, schedules, purchasing plans, staffing requirements, and equipment needs
• Coordinate field crews, materials, equipment, permits, inspections, customers, and subcontractors
• Provide field personnel with clear scopes, plans, budgets, and production expectations
• Track labor, material, equipment, change orders, billing, and project profitability
• Visit active projects as necessary and address issues before they affect schedule, quality, or margin
• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide timely status updates
• Complete project closeout, billing support, and final cost review
• Take responsibility for the financial and operational results of assigned projects

Benefits

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Other company benefits
• Opportunity for performance-based compensation tied to measurable estimating and project results

What This Job Offers

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