Electrical Construction Estimator / Project Manager

Kroeschell Engineering; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroeschell Engineering in Arlington Heights, Illinois, is seeking a candidate for an engineering and project management role focused on electrical estimating. The ideal candidate will manage projects, generate sales, and build client relationships.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 2-5 years in the electrical construction industry. Proficiency in AutoCAD and estimating software is a plus. The company offers opportunities for training for the right individual.

Qualifications

• Prior experience with electrical estimating and/or project management.
• Basic knowledge of construction accounting.
• E. License or E.I.T. License is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate new sales/customers and maintain existing customer base.
• Manage multiple electrical projects.
• Prepare and submit proposals to customers.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Attention to details

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

2-5 years experience in electrical construction

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

Electrical Bid Manager (EBM)

Job description

General Skills/Requirements

• Proficiency in English
• Attention to details with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Solid time management skills
• Professional appearance
• Ability to interact professionally with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Physically able to navigate/attend bid‑walks and site visits at active construction sites
• Clean criminal background and credit history
• Must pass drug screening and background check (pre‑employment and random)

Potential Job Responsibilities

• Engineering, Sales, and Estimating
  • Generate new sales/customers and maintain existing customer base
  • Maintain and build relationships with clients by offering competitive and accurate bids and providing innovative solutions
  • Read and understand electrical construction drawings
  • Review project specifications to ensure bid compliance
  • Perform accurate quantity take‑offs and utilize unit pricing method to generate project estimates
  • Solicit quotations from subcontractors and suppliers
  • Compile take‑offs and quotations to prepare accurate and timely estimates
  • Prepare and submit proposals to customers
• Project Management
  • Manage multiple electrical projects
  • Review contracts to ensure compliance
  • Direct and monitor sold projects from start to completion
  • Manage project material buyouts/purchasing
  • Meet with contractors and vendors to ensure quality product and timely deliveries
  • Manage construction budget by monitoring project expenditures, identifying and evaluating variances in expenditures vs. estimate, and negotiating change orders
  • Create/process submittals, RFIs, change orders, billings, closeout documents and other project related documents/processes
  • Work with other project management team members to facilitate and oversee field crew installations and subcontractors on multiple projects
  • Support foremen and field staff with project needs
  • Visit projects to review work and ensure safe/on‑time field installations.

Experience/Education

• Prior experience with electrical estimating and/or project management (or technical training in the field of electrical construction)
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent trade/related experience
• 2-5 years experience in the electrical construction industry
• Basic knowledge of construction accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of general office programs
• E. License or E.I.T. License a plus, but not required
• AutoCad experience a plus, but not required
• Experience with Electrical Bid Manager (EBM) estimating system a plus, but not required

Possessing the above skills/experience not necessary to apply. Will provide training for the right candidate who possesses ample drive, work ethic, and ability to learn necessary concepts/skills