Estimator/Project Manager

Utility Service and Assistance Inc; Hooksett (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Utility Service and Assistance Inc in Hooksett, NH is seeking an experienced Estimator/Project Manager to lead bidding and manage projects from start to finish. This role emphasizes timely delivery, safety, and budget adherence on utility construction and related work.

Candidates should have 5+ years in utility construction, electrical distribution, or related fields, with strong cost control and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project management, estimating, or operations within utility construction.
• Experience developing project estimates, bids, budgets, and schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specs.
• Strong understanding of labor, equipment, and material costs.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate estimates and bids by reviewing plans and scope.
• Prepare estimates for labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
• Manage utility construction projects from start to finish, on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate with customers, field crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and leadership.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, costs, and project reporting with finance.
• Manage change orders and project documentation.
• Identify and resolve project risks and safety/quality issues.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and provide regular updates.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Communication

Budgeting

Planning

Tools

Excel

Job description

Title: Estimator/Project Manager

Location: Hooksett, NH

About Us

Utility Service & Assistance has been the trusted utility contractor serving New England, the East Coast, and beyond. From high-voltage transmission to renewable energy projects, our work keeps communities, businesses, and critical infrastructure connected and safe. Over the past 40 years, we’ve grown into a full-service utility partner with the crews, equipment, and expertise to take on projects of any scale.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Estimator/Project Manager to join our team in Hooksett, NH. This role will be responsible for estimating new project opportunities, managing projects throughout the process, and ensuring work is being completed in a timely, safe manner and within budget.

This individual will build relationships with customers, crews, subcontractors, and internal team members to successfully manage projects through completion. Ideally, this individual has experience in utility construction, electrical distribution, powerline contracting, or a related field and understands the operational and financial components of successfully executing construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop accurate estimates and bids by reviewing project plans, specifications, and scope of work.

• Prepare estimates for labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor costs and assist with materials purchasing.

• Manage utility construction and maintenance projects from start through completion, ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.

• Coordinate with customers, field crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal leadership.

• Monitor project budgets, schedules, costs, and overall performance and work closely with finance team on project reporting

• Manage change orders, scope changes, project documentation, and customer billing.

• Identify and resolve project risks and operational issues.

• Ensure projects meet company, customer, safety, and quality standards.

• Maintain strong customer relationships and provide regular project updates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management, estimating, or operations within utility construction, electrical distribution, powerline or related construction.

• Experience developing project estimates, bids, budgets, and schedules.

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and project specifications.

• Strong understanding of labor, equipment, and material costs.

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively with field and office teams.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.