Electrical Project Manager; Estimating Oversight

Barin Group is hiring an Electrical Project Manager to lead electrical construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role is responsible for scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, subcontractor/vendor coordination, and client communication, and will also oversee estimating activities to support a healthy pipeline and accurate, competitive bids.

Southeast Idaho (with projects across the Intermountain West/Northwest).

Full-time.

• Manage electrical projects from award through closeout, including kickoff, procurement, execution, commissioning support, and turnover.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, cost forecasts, job cost reports, and change order logs.
• Create project schedules and work plans; coordinate manpower planning with field leadership.
• Lead project meetings (internal and external) and provide clear communication on status, risks, and next steps.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers: buyout, subcontracts, purchase orders, lead times, and delivery coordination.
• Handle RFIs, submittals, change management, and closeout documentation.
• Ensure work is performed to contract documents, code requirements, and Barin Group quality standards.
• Partner with field leadership to support jobsite safety, production, and issue resolution.
• Oversee estimating workflow for electrical bids: bid calendar, prioritization, and bid strategy.
• Review takeoffs, vendor/sub pricing, clarifications, exclusions, and proposal packages for accuracy and completeness.
• Support bid handoff from estimating to operations to ensure scope alignment and clean project startup.
• Build and maintain vendor/sub relationships to strengthen pricing and responsiveness.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of estimating templates, historical cost tracking, and lessons learned.

• Support client relationship management and help identify additional work/change opportunities.
• Mentor/coordinate with estimators, project engineers, coordinators, and foremen as applicable.
• Promote strong documentation habits and consistent use of company systems/processes.

• 5+ years of electrical construction experience (project management, estimating, or superintendent/foreman transitioning to PM).
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction drawings, specifications, and typical contract structures.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, change orders, and project documentation.
• Proficiency with Excel and common construction software tools (project scheduling, estimating, and/or accounting platforms).

• Journeyman/Master Electrician license, or equivalent field background.
• Familiarity with NEC, local AHJ requirements, and permitting/inspection processes.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Accubid/Trimble, Con Est, Building Connected, or similar tools.

• Organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
• Strong communicator (clients, field teams, GCs, vendors).
• Calm under pressure; able to manage multiple deadlines.
• High ownership mindset; proactive problem solver.
• Strong negotiation skills for buyout and change orders.

• Mix of office and jobsite time; regular site walks and field coordination.
• Occasional travel to regional projects (as needed).
• Ability to climb ladders/stairs and navigate active construction sites.

Competitive compensation package based on experience, including benefits and opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding electrical division.

Submit your resume and a brief note describing your project experience and estimating exposure.