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Electrical Construction Project Manager/Estimator

Jobot

Santa Clara, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$125,000–$175,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Budget Management, Budgeting, Change Order Management, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Estimates, Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Contract Requirements, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Financial Projections, Forecasting, Healthcare, Leadership, Legal, Low Voltage (LV), Maintenance - Electrical, Performance Analysis, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Procurement Planning, Project Estimates, Project Execution, Project/Program Management, Public Works, Purchasing/Procurement, Schedule Development
LOCATION
Santa Clara, CA
POSTED
Today
A well-established Northern California electrical contractor is seeking a Project Manager / Estimator to join its growing team.

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Salary: $125,000 - $175,000 per year

A bit about us:

A well-established Northern California electrical contractor is seeking a Project Manager / Estimator to join its growing team. This company has been a trusted name in commercial electrical construction for more than 40 years, delivering complex projects throughout the Bay Area with a strong focus on education, public works, design-build, modernization, and site electrical construction. The firm performs a diverse portfolio of work including ground-up construction, campus modernizations, stadium and athletic facility lighting, service upgrades, and electrical infrastructure projects.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in both preconstruction and project execution, working directly with leadership, clients, field teams, and design professionals. The ideal candidate enjoys wearing multiple hats, creating accurate estimates, and driving projects from award through closeout.

  • Established and respected electrical contractor with decades of successful project delivery throughout Northern California
  • Diverse project portfolio including educational facilities, campus modernizations, athletic facilities, commercial buildings, and site electrical work
  • Opportunity to work on highly visible projects with long-term repeat clients
  • Strong backlog and stable work environment
  • Direct access to leadership and meaningful influence on project success
  • Growth-oriented culture where high performers can expand their responsibilities and advance their careers

Competitive base salary, performance incentives, comprehensive benefits package, vehicle allowance/company vehicle, and long-term advancement opportunities.

Job Details

What You'll Be Doing
  • Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and hard-bid electrical estimates
  • Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents
  • Perform quantity takeoffs and solicit vendor/subcontractor pricing
  • Develop project budgets, schedules, manpower forecasts, and procurement plans
  • Manage commercial electrical projects from kickoff through closeout
  • Lead client meetings and maintain strong relationships with owners, general contractors, architects, and engineers
  • Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, material procurement, and project documentation
  • Monitor project financial performance, productivity, and schedule compliance
  • Coordinate closely with field leadership to ensure successful project execution
  • Support Design-Build and Design-Assist delivery methods

What We're Looking For
  • Experience estimating and/or managing commercial electrical construction projects
  • Strong understanding of electrical systems, distribution, lighting, and low-voltage infrastructure
  • Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents
  • Experience with public work, education, healthcare, commercial, or institutional construction is highly preferred
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with Design-Build and Design-Assist projects is a plus
  • Proficient with estimating software, Excel, and project management platforms


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About the Company

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Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection.  As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com

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