Electrical Project Manager | NEC Expertise & Estimating

Kiely Family of Companies; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiely Family of Companies is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to oversee electrical contracting projects in New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in electrical contracting, proven financial oversight, and a track record of long-term commitment and stability.

The role requires reviewing design documents, preparing cost estimates, negotiating change orders, and ensuring NEC compliance across field operations.

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundation in electrical contracting.
• Proven financial oversight capabilities.
• Experience reading design documents, specs, contracts; NEC compliance knowledge.
• Track record of long-term commitment and professional stability.
• Ability to prepare cost estimates and negotiate change orders.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize project scope with or without formal blueprints.
• Read, interpret, and analyze design documents, specifications, contract documents, and exhibits.
• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates and negotiate change orders.
• Identify and propose value engineering solutions to maximize efficiency and cost savings.
• Solicit equipment and material price quotes; negotiate best vendor prices.
• Monitor project performance by tracking work-in-place against estimated costs.
• Review and manage all financial data and job costing using Foundation Accounting Software.
• Negotiate project pricing directly with customers.
• Facilitate and manage all contract documentation (contracts, PO's, insurance certificates, submittals, W-9s, etc.).
• Conduct weekly site visits with customers, superintendents, and field personnel.
• Apply NEC knowledge to identify and correct code or installation issues in the field.
• Serve as primary point of contact between office, field crews, and clients.

Skills

Electrical contracting

Project management

Financial oversight

Negotiation

Client communication

NEC compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Foundation Accounting Software

McCormick (estimating)

Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Excel

Job description

Kiely Family of Companies is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to oversee electrical contracting projects in New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation in electrical contracting, proven financial oversight, and a track record of long-term commitment and stability.

The role requires reviewing design documents, preparing cost estimates, negotiating change orders, and ensuring NEC compliance across field operations.