Senior Electrical Project Manager/Estimator

AppleOne Employment Services; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services seeks an Electrical Lead Project Manager and Sr. Estimator to build, manage, and maintain projects while delivering full-scale estimates in California.

The role blends estimation with project leadership on commercial electrical construction. You will prepare detailed estimates, manage budgets, lead projects from kickoff through closeout, coordinate with field leadership, and ensure compliance with local codes and Title 24 requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience estimating and/or managing commercial electrical construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications and scope documents.
• Working knowledge of local code standards and requirements.
• Strong grasp of labor productivity, material pricing and job cost control.
• Clear, professional communicator with owners, GCs and field crews.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates including quantity takeoffs, labor and material pricing, and supplier quotes.
• Develop budgets, alternates and value-engineering options from drawings.
• Lead projects from kickoff through closeout, overseeing schedules, budgets and procurement.
• Coordinate manpower and sequencing with field leadership to keep jobs on track.
• Serve as main contact for owners, general contractors and design partners.
• Process submittals, RFIs, change orders and monthly progress billing.
• Track job costs and forecast project profitability.
• Coordinate permits and inspections, visit jobsites to monitor progress and quality.
• Assemble closeout documentation including as-builts and O&M manuals.
• Support as needed.

Skills

Estimating

Electrical drawings

Code standards

Communication

PM experience

Title 24

Electrician background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Equivalent trade experience

Job description

Electrical Lead Project Manager and Sr. Estimator This person will build, manage and maintain the project as well as provide full scale estimates

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates, including quantity takeoffs, labor and material pricing, and supplier quotes
• Develop budgets, alternates and value-engineering options from conceptual or partial drawings
• Lead awarded projects from kickoff through closeout, overseeing schedules, budgets and procurement
• Coordinate manpower and sequencing with field leadership to keep jobs on track
• Serve as the main point of contact for owners, general contractors and design partners
• Process submittals, RFIs, change orders and monthly progress billing
• Track job costs and forecast project profitability
• Coordinate permits and inspections, and visit jobsites to monitor progress and quality
• Assemble closeout documentation, including as-builts and O&M manuals
• Support as needed

Required Skills

• Proven background estimating and/or managing commercial electrical construction projects
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications and scope documents
• Working knowledge of requirements and local code standards
• Strong grasp of labor productivity, material pricing and job cost control
• Clear, professional communicator comfortable working with owners, general contractors and field crews
• 3+ years of electrical estimating or project management experience
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred; equivalent trade experience accepted
• Valid driver's license required; journeyman electrician background or electrical certification is a plus
• Design-build experience and familiarity with California Title 24 energy standards are a plus