Electrical Estimator & Assistant Project Manager

Skilled Trades Partners; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Trades Partners in Enfield, CT seeks an experienced Electrical Estimator / Assistant Project Manager to join a well-established electrical contractor. The role combines estimating with exposure to project management on commercial electrical projects across Connecticut.

The position is roughly 70% estimating and 30% PM, with responsibilities including reviewing drawings, takeoffs, vendor pricing, bids, and assisting with project turnover, procurement, scheduling, RFIs, and change orders.

Qualifications

• Technical background in the electrical construction industry.
• Experience with commercial electrical estimating strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of electrical materials, labor requirements, and construction methods.
• Connecticut electrical license is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Perform detailed takeoffs and prepare labor and material estimates.
• Solicit and review vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Prepare competitive bids and proposals for commercial electrical projects.
• Identify project scope, exclusions, potential risks, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Assist with bid follow-up and project turnover after award.
• Maintain organized estimating documentation and historical pricing information.
• Assist with managing smaller commercial electrical projects from award through completion.
• Coordinate with field personnel, general contractors, vendors, and customers.
• Assist with material procurement, scheduling, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Track project costs, progress, and documentation.
• Help ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Support project closeout and customer communication.

Skills

Electrical estimating

Reading drawings

Project coordination

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Problem solving

Estimating software

Tools

Estimating software

MS Office

Job description

Skilled Trades Partners in Enfield, CT seeks an experienced Electrical Estimator / Assistant Project Manager to join a well-established electrical contractor. The role combines estimating with exposure to project management on commercial electrical projects across Connecticut.

The position is roughly 70% estimating and 30% PM, with responsibilities including reviewing drawings, takeoffs, vendor pricing, bids, and assisting with project turnover, procurement, scheduling, RFIs, and change orders.