Electrical Project Lead - Estimating & Procurement

Leapros Skilled Trades; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 125,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Leapros, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Project Manager in Portland, OR to support the Senior Project Manager in overseeing electrical construction projects from start to finish.

The role emphasizes estimating and cost control, material procurement, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and project documentation. The ideal candidate has at least three years of combined estimating and project management experience in electrical contracting, knowledge of electrical materials and installation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of combined experience in estimating or project management within the construction industry, preferably electrical contracting.
• Knowledgeable in a wide variety of electrical materials and methods of installation.
• Demonstrated ability to calculate electrical construction costs and evaluate project documents including plans, specifications, and bid documents.
• Experience with subcontractor management including RFP creation, change order processing, and billing review.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to meet with clients to explain and defend project pricing.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Willingness to occasionally work extended hours or weekends and travel for site visits/training/education.

Responsibilities

• Calculate electrical construction costs based on project documents and assist in budget pricing.
• Price change orders and meet with customers to explain pricing.
• Assist in managing subcontractors including RFPs, change orders, and billing reviews.
• Review project plans and bid documents to identify requirements and confirm quote accuracy.
• Track labor and costs, and update stakeholders on change orders and funding progress.
• Coordinate material/equipment procurement by requesting quotes and maintaining vendor relationships.
• Analyze projects for value engineering options and account for job conditions affecting costs.
• Identify and resolve project problems and devise proactive solutions to reduce downtime.
• Ensure changes in plans are communicated to the team and documentation is kept up to date.
• Coordinate with safety and quality control to maintain a safe site and meet best practices.
• Build relationships with clients to support satisfaction and future business.

Skills

Estimating experience

Project management experience

Electrical contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in engineering or related field

Job description

Leapros, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Project Manager in Portland, OR to support the Senior Project Manager in overseeing electrical construction projects from start to finish.

The role emphasizes estimating and cost control, material procurement, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and project documentation. The ideal candidate has at least three years of combined estimating and project management experience in electrical contracting, knowledge of electrical materials and installation