What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Electrical Estimator/PM position at Synectics?
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Estimator / Project Manager to join a growing electrical construction team. This position combines electrical estimating and project management responsibilities, making it ideal for a construction professional who can take projects from the initial bid and preconstruction phase through final completion.
The successful candidate will have strong commercial electrical construction experience, excellent estimating and project management skills, and the ability to work effectively with general contractors, clients, vendors, subcontractors, and field teams.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Preconstruction
Review construction plans, drawings, specifications, and proposal documents.
Define project scope and identify potential risks, exclusions, and scope gaps.
Perform detailed electrical quantity takeoffs.
Prepare accurate estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
Develop competitive bids and proposals.
Identify value-engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
Maintain organized estimating files, assumptions, and supporting documentation.
Participate in pre-bid meetings and project discussions as needed.
Project Management
Manage commercial electrical projects from preconstruction through completion and closeout.
Develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules.
Track project budgets, job costs, productivity, and overall financial performance.
Coordinate material procurement and work with suppliers and subcontractors.
Conduct jobsite visits and coordinate closely with field personnel.
Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and closeout documentation.
Identify and address potential project delays, cost issues, and risks.
Coordinate project activities with general contractors, clients, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.
Maintain strong customer and project relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to contract requirements.
Required Qualifications
5 years of progressive experience in electrical construction estimating.
Experience managing commercial electrical construction projects.
Strong understanding of electrical systems, construction methods, and project delivery.
Experience working with or closely alongside General Contractors.
Ability to read and interpret electrical construction drawings, plans, specifications, and technical documents.
Proven experience with electrical quantity takeoffs and cost estimating.
Strong understanding of labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior hands-on electrical field experience.
Experience with commercial ground-up construction.
Experience with transportation, utility, or infrastructure projects.
Experience with design-build electrical projects.
Experience managing projects from bid through final closeout.
Technical Skills
Electrical construction estimating
Quantity takeoffs
Cost estimating and budgeting
Job costing
Productivity analysis
Value engineering
Change-order pricing
Microsoft Excel
Procore
Electrical estimating software
Construction scheduling
Construction document interpretation
Professional Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong client-facing and relationship-building abilities.
Strong negotiation skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Self-motivated and proactive.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to work effectively with both office and field teams.
Compensation & Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
Paid holidays
Salary : $90,000 - $150,000