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Electrical Construction Estimator​/Project Manager

Job in Arlington Heights, Cook County, Illinois, 60005, USA
Listing for: Kroeschell Engineering
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Operations Management, Estimator, Procurement / Purchasing
  • Construction
    Operations Management, Estimator, Procurement / Purchasing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Electrical Construction Estimator / Project Manager

General Skills/Requirements

  • Proficiency in English
  • Attention to details with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
  • Solid time management skills
  • Professional appearance
  • Ability to interact professionally with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
  • Physically able to navigate/attend bid‑walks and site visits at active construction sites
  • Clean criminal background and credit history
  • Must pass drug screening and background check (pre‑employment and random)
Potential

Job Responsibilities
  • Engineering, Sales, and Estimating
    • Generate new sales/customers and maintain existing customer base
    • Maintain and build relationships with clients by offering competitive and accurate bids and providing innovative solutions
    • Read and understand electrical construction drawings
    • Review project specifications to ensure bid compliance
    • Perform accurate quantity take‑offs and utilize unit pricing method to generate project estimates
    • Solicit quotations from subcontractors and suppliers
    • Compile take‑offs and quotations to prepare accurate and timely estimates
    • Prepare and submit proposals to customers
  • Project Management
    • Manage multiple electrical projects
    • Review contracts to ensure compliance
    • Direct and monitor sold projects from start to completion
    • Manage project material buyouts/purchasing
    • Meet with contractors and vendors to ensure quality product and timely deliveries
    • Manage construction budget by monitoring project expenditures, identifying and evaluating variances in expenditures vs. estimate, and negotiating change orders
    • Create/process submittals, RFIs, change orders, billings, closeout documents and other project related documents/processes
    • Work with other project management team members to facilitate and oversee field crew installations and subcontractors on multiple projects
    • Support foremen and field staff with project needs
    • Visit projects to review work and ensure safe/on‑time field installations.
Experience/Education
  • Prior experience with electrical estimating and/or project management (or technical training in the field of electrical construction)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent trade/related experience
  • 2-5 years experience in the electrical construction industry
  • Basic knowledge of construction accounting
  • Proficient in Microsoft suite of general office programs
  • E. License or E.I.T. License a plus, but not required
  • Auto Cad experience a plus, but not required
  • Experience with Electrical Bid Manager (EBM) estimating system a plus, but not required

Possessing the above skills/experience not necessary to apply. Will provide training for the right candidate who possesses ample drive, work ethic, and ability to learn necessary concepts/skills

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Position Requirements
5+ Years work experience
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