Electrical Estimator / Project Manager — Commercial

Echo House; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% health insurance premiums

Dental and vision insurance

Fully company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Competitive paid time off

Job summary

Echo House Electric seeks an experienced Electrical Estimator / Project Manager to oversee commercial opportunities from bid review to project completion. This role blends estimating (40%) with project management (60%), focusing on commercial electrical work and site coordination.

Candidates must live in Philadelphia or surrounding area and be able to travel to local sites; remote work is supported for computer tasks with occasional site visits.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in commercial electrical estimating and project management.
• Ability to independently read plans and specifications and prepare estimates.
• Experience with proposals, scheduling, RFIs, submittals and change orders.
• Proficiency with electrical estimating software, spreadsheets and drawings.
• Strong organization, communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review bid invitations and identify opportunities fitting capabilities and service area.
• Attend site walkthroughs and review drawings, specs, addenda and conditions.
• Prepare electrical takeoffs and develop estimates for labor, materials, equipment and subs.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare clear proposals and follow up on bids, negotiating scope and pricing.
• Manage awarded projects from planning through closeout and billing milestones.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Reading blueprints

Tools

Electrical estimating software

Job description

Location: Philadelphia and surrounding counties; remote computer work with local site visits

Starting salary: $110,000 annually, negotiable based on experience and qualifications

Start date: As soon as possible

Echo House Electric is seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator / Project Manager to oversee commercial opportunities from initial bid review through project completion. This role will assume estimating and commercial project management responsibilities currently handled by the owner.

The position is approximately 40% estimating and 60% project management, focused exclusively on commercial electrical work. Candidates must live in Philadelphia or the surrounding area and be available for site visits, walkthroughs, inspections and project meetings. Computer-based work is performed remotely.

Responsibilities

Estimating and bidding

• Review incoming bid invitations and identify opportunities that fit the company’s capabilities, schedule and service area.
• Attend site walkthroughs and review drawings, specifications, addenda and existing conditions.
• Complete electrical takeoffs and develop estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors and project requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, scheduling constraints and potential project risks.
• Prepare and send clear, complete proposals; follow up on bids and negotiate scope and pricing within owner-approved guidelines.
• Maintain an organized bid pipeline and track deadlines, submissions and results.

Commercial project management

• Manage awarded projects from planning and mobilization through inspection and closeout.
• Establish project budgets, schedules, material requirements and labor plans.
• Coordinate crew scheduling with company leadership and communicate project requirements to field leads.
• Order and track materials, coordinate deliveries and monitor equipment needs.
• Serve as the primary project contact for clients, general contractors, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Manage permits, inspections, RFIs, submittals and project documentation.
• Identify, price, document and obtain approval for change orders.
• Track labor, material costs, progress and forecasted profitability; address issues before they affect the budget or schedule.
• Coordinate billing information and project milestones with the office.
• Support safe, code-compliant work and complete required closeout documentation.
• Provide JC with regular updates on bids, active projects, financial performance and issues requiring decisions.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in commercial electrical estimating and project management, with demonstrated capability in both areas.
• Strong knowledge of commercial electrical installation methods, applicable electrical codes, labor requirements and construction sequencing.
• Ability to independently read plans and specifications, prepare accurate estimates and manage multiple projects.
• Experience with proposals, purchasing, scheduling, job costing, RFIs, submittals and change orders.
• Proficiency with electrical estimating software, spreadsheets, digital drawings and project management tools.
• Strong organization, communication, negotiation and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while remaining responsive to clients, field personnel and company leadership.
• Residence in Philadelphia or the surrounding area, with the ability to travel regularly to local project sites.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting annual salary of $110,000, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
• Company covers 50% of health insurance premiums.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Fully company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Competitive paid time off.