Project Manager / Estimator

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in construction and/or electrical work
• Electrical experience is required
• Experience estimating electrical work, lighting systems, lighting maintenance, site lighting, roadway lighting, parking lot lighting, commercial lighting, or related electrical scopes
• Strong understanding of RFIs, change orders, submittals, scheduling, project documentation, and construction administration
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and bid documents
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to work with field personnel and understand real-world jobsite conditions
• Strong follow-through and attention to detail
• Comfortable using project management software, estimating tools, Microsoft Office, email, and cloud-based document systems
• Preferred experience:
• Commercial, municipal, roadway, site lighting, sports lighting, or public-sector electrical work
• Experience with prevailing wage, government contracts, unit-price contracts, T&M work, and change order documentation
• Experience coordinating bucket trucks, lighting crews, traffic control, subcontractors, and electrical service work
• Experience with lighting controls, LED upgrades, poles, fixtures, underground conduit, wiring, panels, and related electrical infrastructure
• Ideal candidate:
• The ideal candidate is organized, practical, and detail-oriented. They understand that project management is not just paperwork and not just field coordination - it is both. They know how to protect the company from scope creep, undocumented changes, poor scheduling, weak communication, and missed billing opportunities. They are comfortable pushing for answers, documenting the job properly, and making sure work is planned before crews arrive on site.
• This position requires someone who can think ahead, communicate clearly, and take ownership of assigned projects.
• Compensation:
• Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and proven ability to manage and estimate electrical work successfully.
• About Lighting Maintenance Inc.:
• To apply:
• Please submit your resume and a brief summary of your electrical project management and estimating experience.
• Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits

Additional Information

Project Manager / Estimator - Lighting Maintenance & Electrical Construction Lighting Maintenance Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Estimator with a strong electrical construction background. This position is responsible for managing lighting and electrical projects from initial review and estimating through scheduling, coordination, change orders, closeout, and final billing. The right candidate must understand the full construction process and be comfortable working with customers, general contractors, government agencies, vendors, subcontractors, field crews, and internal operations staff. This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for someone who can step into active projects, understand the paperwork and field realities, and help keep jobs profitable, organized, and on schedule. Responsibilities include: - Reviewing plans, specifications, drawings, scopes of work, and bid documents - Preparing estimates for lighting systems, electrical work, maintenance projects, repairs, upgrades, and related construction work - Managing assigned projects from award through completion - Creating and maintaining project schedules - Coordinating labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and vendors - Preparing, submitting, and tracking RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and project correspondence - Identifying scope gaps, conflicts, extra work, and cost impacts early - Working closely with field supervisors and crews to ensure work is completed safely, correctly, and efficiently - Tracking job costs, labor hours, material costs, equipment usage, and project profitability - Communicating with customers, inspectors, engineers, general contractors, and internal management - Assisting with billing backup, closeout documents, punch lists, as-builts, warranty issues, and final project documentation - Supporting both maintenance-based lighting work and larger electrical construction projects

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