Project Manager

PerLectric, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PerLectric, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate for a role focused on cost estimating, budgeting, and project management within the electrical construction industry. The ideal candidate will have a four-year engineering degree and four years of relevant experience. Essential skills include strong organizational proficiency, advanced Microsoft Office knowledge, and effective communication abilities. This role involves managing project costs, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring timely completion of projects while adhering to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Four years of construction management, estimating, and/or craft supervision experience.
• Experience in the electrical construction industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project hours and coordinate with superintendents.
• Perform cost estimating, progress budgeting, and change order pricing.
• Interact with owners, general contractors, and subcontractors.
• Handle billing for projects and follow up on receivables.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritize and complete projects

Education

Four-year engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Responsible for understanding, upholding, and promoting the Everus 4EVER Strategy.

Employees | Value | Execution | Relationships

Job Summary

Responsible for cost estimating, progress budgeting, change order pricing, and cost forecasting, including monthly projections. Managing project hours and coordinating with job superintendents or foremen when adjustments are needed. Interacting with general contractors and subcontractors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training.
• Four years of construction management, estimating, and/or craft supervision experience in similar facility construction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the electrical construction industry.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and complete projects on schedule.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and supervisory skills.
• Confidentiality, teamwork, and a team‑oriented work environment.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods), craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations, engineering, estimating, schedules and safety.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage project hours and coordinate with job superintendents or foremen when adjustments are needed.
• Perform cost estimating, progress budgeting, and change order pricing, including forecasting.
• Conduct day‑to‑day interaction with owners, general contractors, and subcontractors.
• Assume responsibility for all job‑related costs, including procurement of materials and equipment.
• Complete WIP reports in a timely manner.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage materials, negotiate pricing, process invoices, and track shipment and delivery.
• Process and obtain approvals for change orders and RFIs.
• Monitor all job‑related costs of labor, rental equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
• Handle billing for projects and follow up on receivables.
• Ensure timely project closeout and collection of final payments.
• Perform additional assignments as requested.

Other Requirements

• Maintain a valid driver’s license.

Additional Information

• Background check, credit check, MVR, and drug screen may be required (varies by position).
• Disabled/Veterans. EEO/AAP

Everus Construction Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not work with any third‑party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Human Resources Team.

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