Project Manager / Estimator

Lighting Maintenance Inc•Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

Lighting Maintenance Inc. (LMI) is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Estimator for its Richmond Roadway Division in Richmond, Virginia. This hands-on construction role manages roadway lighting, street-lighting, transportation, municipal, and related electrical infrastructure projects from estimating through final closeout. The position combines field operations and project financial management, including plan review, estimating, crew and equipment coordination, project documentation, cost and productivity monitoring, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and profitably. The ideal candidate takes ownership and understands how labor, equipment, materials, traffic control, production, documentation, billing, and field conditions affect project success and profitability. The role works closely with field crews while maintaining control of schedules, costs, documentation, and customer expectations. The annual salary range is $85,000–$95,000. Actual compensation depends on experience, estimating ability, roadway and electrical construction knowledge, technical expertise, relevant certifications, qualifications, and demonstrated project-management success.

Requirements

At least 5 years of project management and/or estimating experience in roadway, electrical, transportation, infrastructure, or related construction.
Experience working for an electrical, roadway, infrastructure, or transportation contractor.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, electrical drawings, specifications, and contracts.
Strong knowledge of estimating, field operations, construction sequencing, and project cost control.
Experience managing field crews and multiple active projects.
Strong communication, organization, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction/project-management software.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience with VDOT or transportation-agency projects.
Experience with roadway and street lighting.
Experience with highway lighting systems.
Experience with government or municipal contracts.
Experience with unit-price projects.
Experience with traffic control and lane closures.
Experience with underground conduit, trenching, or directional boring.
Experience with pole and foundation installation.
Experience with bucket trucks and digger derricks.
Experience with change-order estimating and project billing.

Responsibilities

Estimate roadway lighting and electrical infrastructure projects.
Review plans, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work.
Develop project budgets, schedules, manpower plans, and equipment requirements.
Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, materials, equipment, traffic control, and lane closures.
Track labor, materials, production quantities, equipment costs, and project profitability.
Manage RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, change orders, and project documentation.
Identify changed conditions and additional scope, and ensure extra work is documented and billed.
Coordinate with customers, inspectors, engineers, utilities, and government agencies.
Manage unit-price quantities, T&M documentation, billing support, and project closeout.
Proactively identify and resolve scheduling, staffing, material, and field issues.
Maintain control of project schedules, costs, documentation, and customer expectations while working closely with field crews.