Project Manager – Estimator

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks a Project Manager with a background in electrical engineering or construction to oversee scheduling, estimates, and cross‑functional coordination for complex projects. You will translate metrics into actionable insights, manage risks, communicate with stakeholders, and collaborate with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure on‑time, within‑budget delivery.

This role requires strong organizational, analytical, and teamwork skills, with a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and construction practices.
• Familiarity with project management principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Basic budgeting and cost control principles.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and practices in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Create schedules and collect documents to guide projects and outcomes.
• Translate metrics into actionable intelligence.
• Manage expectations and track risks and benefits.
• Communicate with stakeholders about scheduling, staffing, and technical requirements.
• Examine proposals, blueprints, and specs to determine work needed.
• Prepare material orders and other documentation.
• Visit job sites to assess progress, logs, troubleshoot, and evaluate work.
• Create project plans from estimates, define tasks, schedules, and personnel.
• Confer with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to estimate costs.
• Perform other duties assigned by the manager.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Construction practices

Project management principles

Organizational skills

Analytical/problem solving

Communication skills

PM software proficiency

Team collaboration

Budgeting basics

Safety regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Create schedules and collect documents to orient and guide projects and outcomes.
• Translate metrics into actionable, meaningful intelligence.
• Manage expectations and track risks and benefits.
• Communicate with stakeholders about scheduling, staffing and technical requirements.
• Examine proposals, blueprints, and specifications to determine the kind and time period of work necessary for a project.
• Prepare material orders and other documentation.
• Visit job sites to assess progress, maintain logs, troubleshoot problems, and evaluate work.
• Create project plans from estimates, and define tasks, schedules, and necessary personnel.
• Confer with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers, and negotiate and use local expertise to estimate costs.
• Perform other duties assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and construction practices.
• Familiarity with project management principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Basic understanding of budgeting and cost control principles.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and practices in the construction industry.