Job Title: Commercial Electrical Project Manager / Estimator

Location: Greensboro, NC

Pay: Up to $85,000 annually, based on experience

Job Type: Contract to Hire

Contract-to-Hire & Benefits

This is a Contract-to-Hire opportunity . During the contract period, the selected candidate will be employed through US-Enhanced Personnel .

After successfully completing the contract period and onboarding directly with the client, the employee will begin accruing the client's benefits , including:

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Supplemental insurance
SIMPLE IRA with a 3% company match
Company vehicle

Schedule: Monday through Friday, typically 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, with occasional earlier start times based on project needs

Job Description

A confidential commercial electrical contractor in Greensboro, NC is seeking an experienced Commercial Electrical Project Manager / Estimator to join its team.

This position is approximately 70% Project Management and 30% Estimating and requires a strong foundation in commercial electrical field work . The successful candidate must understand electrical construction firsthand, be capable of leading experienced field electricians, communicate professionally with General Contractors and customers, and confidently address technical and operational issues that arise on active jobsites.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate combines strong commercial electrical field credibility with professional Project Management, customer communication, and estimating ability .

This opportunity may be particularly attractive to an experienced Commercial Electrical Foreman, General Foreman, Superintendent, Service Manager, or Lead Electrician who has already been responsible for crews, jobsites, materials, schedules, and GC/customer communication and is ready to take the next step into broader Project Management and Estimating responsibilities.

Candidates currently working as Electrical Project Managers, Project Manager/Estimators, Electrical Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, Service Managers, or experienced Lead Commercial Electricians are encouraged to apply if you have the technical knowledge, leadership ability, communication skills, and professional presence required to move into or continue growing within Project Management.

Project Management Responsibilities

Manage commercial and industrial electrical projects from handoff through completion
Manage approximately 3–7 active projects depending on project size and complexity
Coordinate field crews, manpower, schedules, materials, equipment, and project priorities
Visit jobsites regularly and provide leadership and technical support to field electricians
Communicate directly with General Contractors, customers, suppliers, and other trades
Participate in project meetings, jobsite visits, estimates, and project coordination
Monitor project schedules, progress, and field productivity
Identify and manage scope changes and change orders
Coordinate material purchasing, supplier pricing, availability, and lead times
Maintain accurate project documentation
Monitor labor, project costs, and overall project profitability
Resolve field conditions, technical issues, scheduling conflicts, and constructability concerns
Promote safety, quality, productivity, and accountability
Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and General Contractors
Take ownership of projects through successful completion

Estimating Responsibilities

Review commercial electrical plans, specifications, and bid documents
Perform electrical material takeoffs
Develop labor and material requirements
Obtain and evaluate supplier and vendor pricing
Prepare estimates and bid packages
Identify scope gaps, drawing conflicts, constructability concerns, and potential code issues
Assist with bid strategy and project pricing
Prepare estimates for change orders and additional work
Participate in bid follow-up and negotiations

The company currently uses Quantum estimating software . Previous Quantum experience is preferred but not required , as training can be provided to a qualified candidate.

Required Qualifications

Proven hands-on commercial electrical construction experience
Strong understanding of commercial electrical systems and installation practices
Experience leading commercial electricians or electrical field crews
Ability to read and interpret commercial electrical plans, drawings, specifications, and schematics
Practical working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
Knowledge of commercial electrical power distribution and installations, including panels, feeders, conduit, branch circuits, lighting, and related systems
Strong jobsite troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with General Contractors and customers
Strong leadership, organizational, and time-management skills
Comfortable using computers and learning Project Management and estimating software
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required

Preferred Qualifications

Previous Commercial Electrical Project Management experience
Commercial electrical estimating experience
Experience as an Electrical Superintendent, General Foreman, Foreman, Service Manager, or similar field leadership position
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Experience with manpower planning and field scheduling
Experience with project budgets, labor tracking, change orders, and profitability
Experience developing electrical estimates from plans and specifications
Experience with supplier pricing, material procurement, and lead-time coordination
Quantum or other electrical estimating software experience
Strong customer relationship and business-development skills

Types of Projects

Projects may include:

Medical facilities
Retail and tenant upfits
Office renovations
New construction
Industrial upfits
Industrial maintenance and expansions
Site work
Pole lighting

Work Environment & Travel

This position involves a combination of office and field responsibilities, with approximately 70% field and 30% office involvement within the Project Management portion of the role .

The Project Manager will report to/meet at the Greensboro office regularly and travel to active jobsites as needed. Projects are primarily located within North Carolina, with the expectation that the employee will generally return home daily rather than perform routine overnight travel.

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