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Project Manager​/Estimator

Job in Elk Grove Village, Cook County, Illinois, 60009, USA
Listing for: D2B Groups
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-24
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Estimator, Procurement / Purchasing, Building & Residential Construction
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role

We're looking for a detail-driven Project Manager / Estimator to support field operations and preconstruction on commercial, industrial, multi-tenant residential, and mission-critical projects. You'll manage awarded projects, partnering closely with foremen, superintendents, and general contractor / owner teams. You'll also perform material and labor takeoffs, solicit vendor quotes, and build competitive estimates.

What You'll Do

Project Management (~75%)

  • Support project managers with submittals, RFIs, change events, procurement, and look-ahead schedules.
  • Track costs, labor hours, and productivity (budget vs. actual); maintain buyout and PO logs.
  • Coordinate material deliveries, prefab requests, rentals, and tool needs with the field.
  • Assist with meeting minutes, action items, and closeout (O&Ms, as-builts, training).
  • Promote safety and code compliance; support site walks and punch lists with field foremen.

Estimating & Preconstruction (~25%)

  • Perform electrical takeoffs (power, lighting, systems, gear, feeders, branch, devices) using labor units consistent with NECA standards.
  • Build estimates in Accubid / Trimble (or similar), apply NECA labor unit productivity factors, and assemble alternates / VE options.
  • Solicit, compare, and scope vendor / sub quotes (gear, lighting, generators, ATS/UPS, fire alarm, low voltage, subcontractors).
  • Prepare clarifications / RFIs during the bid phase and maintain bid logs and proposal forms.
  • Develop preliminary one-lines, feeder schedules, and count sheets to support proposals.
Tools You'll Use
  • Estimating:
    Accubid / Trimble, McCormick, or equivalent.
  • Plans / Markup:
    Bluebeam Revu, Plan Grid, and Procore.
  • Scheduling / Tracking: MS Project (or Primavera), Excel (pivot tables), PowerPoint.
  • Standards / Code: NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 70E, local amendments; basic understanding of utility standards.
What You Bring Required
  • 1–3 years in electrical construction (office or field), or an EET / CM degree with relevant internships.
  • Solid blueprint reading; able to interpret one-lines, risers, specs, and submittals.
  • Working knowledge of NEC basics, typical commercial / multi-tenant residential assemblies, and common gear.
  • Strong Microsoft skills; organized, proactive communicator; comfortable on active jobsites.
  • Valid driver's license; ability to visit sites across the metro area.
Preferred
  • Experience with Accubid / Trimble and Bluebeam quantity takeoff.
  • Exposure to Procore, MS Project, and cost coding.
  • Familiarity with NECA labor units, union work rules, and union jobsite workflows.
  • OSHA-10/30; multi-tenant residential / data center experience; basic short-circuit / coordination concepts.
Success Metrics (first 12 months) Project Management
  • Cost / labor tracking maintained weekly with clear variance notes.
  • Submittal / RFI cycle times meeting contract requirements.
  • An open line of communication established with field supervisors, with demonstrated efficiencies in scheduling, coordination, and material deliveries.
  • Positive field feedback on procurement timing and document clarity.
Project Estimating
  • Assists with / completes takeoffs, compiles estimates, and creates a total cost estimate.
  • Helps ensure bid packages are submitted on time with clean scopes and alternates.
  • Estimate accuracy within ±3–5% on materials; assists with labor estimates.
Work Environment &

Physical Requirements
  • Office + field hybrid; occasional early site meetings and vendor visits.
  • Ability to walk jobsites, climb stairs/ladders, and carry drawings/specs/PPE.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary with performance bonus eligibility.
  • Employer-paid benefits package. (IBEW Local Union Benefits)
  • Training in estimating software, code updates, and OSHA.
  • Clear growth path to Senior PM / Estimator.
  • Potential for vehicle or vehicle stipend
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