Electrical Project Manager/Estimator

F.H. Paschen•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

F.H. Paschen has over 115 years of experience in the construction industry. This is an exciting opportunity for an electrical project manager to be involved early with a fast-growing electrical company. We are looking to hire an experienced electrical Project Manager that can estimate and manage various commercial electrical projects from bidding to close out. To be successful the project manager will need to cultivate relationships with Contractors and Owners to develop business. Communicate with clients to determine the scope of each project. Market research for material and equipment pricing. Establishing and maintaining budgets for each project. Identify ways to continually improve cost-estimating procedures and project management to reduce inconsistencies between estimated and actual project costs. Manager should be detail-oriented and have sound knowledge of electrical codes. Should be adept at understanding contract documents and demonstrate outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

Exceptional customer service skills
Effective communication skills are required
Efficient time management skills
Detail orientated
Understanding contract specification and drawing requirements
Experience with electrical takeoff and pricing software
Familiar with Microsoft Office
B.S. in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering and/or 5-10 years’ electrical management experience.

Responsibilities

Plans, oversees and manages multiple electrical projects simultaneously in various stages from bid phase to close out
Research opportunities and develop business
Maintain relationships with Owners, Clients and Contractors
Review all project specifications and drawings and prepare detailed estimates
Negotiate pricing
Create budgets for electrical projects
Procure materials and equipment for projects
Communicate/coordinate with field staff
Monitor the budget, resources and project progress
Adopt company values for Safety, Quality and Production
Conduct project reviews and recommend project improvements
Reporting of project progress and budget status to management