Industrial Electrical Estimator & Project Leader

Conti-Electric; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Conti LLC seeks an experienced Electrical Project Manager/Estimator to lead preconstruction and project execution in the Industrial Electrical Group. You will develop cost estimates, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate resources, and ensure successful project delivery across industrial electrical construction.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in estimating, project management, and client relations, with experience from budgeting to closeout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of Electrical Project Management and Estimating experience.
• Experience managing industrial electrical construction projects.
• Strong understanding of industrial electrical systems, construction practices, project controls, and budgeting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, one-line diagrams, and construction documents.
• Experience using estimating software such as: Accubid, McCormick, Bluebeam, or similar platforms.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete and accurate estimates by reviewing project drawings, specifications, bid documents, and customer requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Analyze project scope and identify potential risks, gaps, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Resolve discrepancies by gathering and analyzing information from project stakeholders.
• Prepare competitive proposals and bid packages utilizing estimating software such as Accubid, McCormick, or similar platforms.
• Review construction documents, specifications, and project requirements to ensure estimate accuracy and completeness.
• Manage industrial electrical projects from award through completion and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and staffing plans.
• Identify required resources and assign responsibilities to project team members.
• Coordinate activities between clients, contractors, suppliers, field personnel, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance against established budget, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Create action plans to address schedule delays, cost impacts, and project risks.
• Track project progress and provide regular status updates to management and clients.
• Review contracts, construction plans, specifications, and scope documents to ensure successful execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact throughout project execution.
• Lead project meetings and facilitate communication between office and field teams.
• Interact effectively with clients, inspectors, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Support business development efforts through excellent customer service and professional project leadership.
• Evaluate change requests and determine project impacts related to cost and schedule.
• Prepare and negotiate change orders.
• Secure customer approvals for scope modifications.
• Monitor labor productivity, procurement activities, and project profitability.
• Implement corrective actions when projects deviate from established goals.
• Ensure quality control of all project documentation, drawings, specifications, and PDF packages distributed to project teams.
• Promote and support Conti’s commitment to workplace safety and quality workmanship.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and industry standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Reading electrical drawings

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Accubid

McCormick

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Conti LLC seeks an experienced Electrical Project Manager/Estimator to lead preconstruction and project execution in the Industrial Electrical Group. You will develop cost estimates, manage budgets and schedules, coordinate resources, and ensure successful project delivery across industrial electrical construction.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in estimating, project management, and client relations, with experience from budgeting to closeout.