EstimatorAssistant PM

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

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator / Assistant Project Manager to join a well-established electrical contractor in the Enfield, CT area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong technical background in commercial electrical construction who enjoys estimating but also wants exposure to project management.

The position will be approximately 70% Estimating and 30% Project Management , supporting commercial electrical projects throughout Connecticut.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating –

• Review electrical drawings, specifications, and bid documents
• Perform detailed takeoffs and prepare accurate 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

Project Management –

• 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

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
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working independently in a smaller contractor environment and handling multiple projects
• Proficiency with estimating and standard office software
• Connecticut electrical license is preferred but not required
• Previous project management or Assistant PM experience is a plus

Compensation

$45–$48 per hour , depending on experience and qualifications.

This position is ideal for an electrical professional who has strong estimating skills and is interested in expanding their project management experience while working with a smaller contractor on a variety of commercial projects throughout Connecticut.