Senior Construction PM - Estimating & Scheduling

PerLectric; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PerLectric seeks a seasoned construction cost estimator/manager to oversee cost estimating, budgeting, and forecasting for complex electrical construction projects. You will coordinate with superintendents, interact with general contractors and subcontractors, and drive change orders to protect project value.

The ideal candidate holds a four‑year engineering degree and at least four years of construction management, estimating, or supervisory experience in similar facilities, preferably in

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with standards, budget, and schedule.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise Project Management functions (scheduling, engineering, material control, and may provide day‑to‑day direction of onsite administrative staff...).
• Investigate any situations with potential project impacts, mitigate wherever possible and initiate correcting actions as necessary.
• Work closely with on‑site Foreman and General Foreman to supervise craft employees.
• Work closely with Project Management team to supervise the work of other contractors as required by the contract.
• May provide day‑to‑day direction of onsite administrative staff or other Project Managers.
• Provide technical assistance (i.e., interpretations of drawings and recommending construction methods and equipment, etc. as required).
• Initiate and maintain extra work estimating and issuance of change orders. Review all changes submitted for accuracy of scope.
• Negotiate change order pricing and manage the change order approvals per project.
• Responsible for contractual performance of the project.
• Ensure company's safety initiatives are followed by all on‑site employees.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Construction knowledge

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PerLectric seeks a seasoned construction cost estimator/manager to oversee cost estimating, budgeting, and forecasting for complex electrical construction projects. You will coordinate with superintendents, interact with general contractors and subcontractors, and drive change orders to protect project value.

The ideal candidate holds a four‑year engineering degree and at least four years of construction management, estimating, or supervisory experience in similar facilities, preferably in