Electrical Project Manager and Estimator

Job Description: Project Manager / Estimator

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL (Chicagoland field visits)
Department: Construction – Project Management & Preconstruction
Reports to: Senior Estimator / Project Manager

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-driven Project Manager / Estimator to support field operations and preconstruction on union commercial, industrial, multi-tenant residential, and mission-critical projects. You’ll manage awarded projects, partnering closely with IBEW foremen, superintendents, and our GC / owner teams. You’ll also perform material / labor takeoffs, solicit vendor quotes, and build competitive estimates.

What You’ll Do

Project Management (≈75%)

• Support PMs with submittals, RFIs, change events, procurement, and look-ahead schedules.
• Track costs, labor hours, and productivity (budget vs. actual); maintain buyout and PO logs.
• Coordinate material deliveries, prefab requests, rentals, and tool needs with the field.
• Assist with meeting minutes, action items, and closeout (O&Ms, as-builts, training).
• Promote safety and code compliance; support site walks and punch list with IBEW foremen.

Estimating & Preconstruction (≈25%)

• Perform electrical takeoffs (power, lighting, systems, gear, feeders, branch, devices) using labor units consistent with NECA standards.
• Build estimates in Accubid / Trimble (or similar), apply NECA MLU productivity factors, and assemble alternates / VE options.
• Solicit, compare, and scope vendor / sub quotes (gear, lighting, generators, ATS/UPS, fire alarm, low voltage, subcontractors).
• Prepare clarifications / RFIs during bid phase and maintain bid logs and proposal forms.
• Develop prelim one-lines, feeder schedules, and count sheets to support proposals.

Tools You’ll Use

• Estimating: Accubid / Trimble, McCormick, or equivalent.
• Plans / Markup: Bluebeam Revu; PlanGrid, and Procore.

• Scheduling / Tracking: MS Project (or Primavera), Excel (pivot tables), PowerPoint, Clock Shark.
• Standards/Code: NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 70E, local amendments; basic understanding of ComEd/utility standards.

What You Bring

Required

• 1–3 years in electrical construction (office or field) or an EET / CM degree with relevant internships.
• Solid blueprint reading; able to interpret one-lines, risers, specs, and submittals.
• Working knowledge of NEC basics, typical commercial / multi-tenant residential assemblies, and common gear.
• Strong Microsoft skills; organized, proactive communicator; comfortable on active jobsites.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to visit sites across Chicagoland.

Preferred

• Experience with Accubid / Trimble and Bluebeam quantity takeoff.
• Exposure to Procore, MS Project, and cost coding.
• Familiarity with NECA labor units, IBEW work rules, and union jobsite workflows.
• OSHA-10/30; multi-tenant residential / data center experience; basic short-circuit / coordination concepts.

Success Metrics (first 12 months)

Project Management

• Cost / labor tracking maintained weekly with clear variance notes.
• Submittal / RFI cycle times meeting contract requirements.
• Successfully established an open line of communication with field supervisors, and can create efficiencies in scheduling, coordination, and material deliveries.
• Positive field feedback on procurement timing and document clarity.

Project Estimating

• Assists / completes take offs, compile estimates, creates a total cost estimate.
• Help ensure bid packages are submitted on time with clean scopes and alternates.
• Estimate accuracy within ±3–5% on materials, assists with labor estimates.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Office + field hybrid; occasional early site meetings and vendor visits.
• Ability to walk jobsites, climb stairs/ladders, and carry drawings/specs/PPE.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance bonus eligibility.
• Local 134 O&M benefits package paid for by Belec.
• Training in estimating software, code updates, and OSHA.
• Clear growth path to Senior PM Estimator.

About Us

Belec Electrical, based in Elk Grove Village, IL, has been a trusted name in power and construction since 1987. We are a full-service electrical contractor with a reputation for delivering reliable, safe, and innovative solutions across commercial, industrial, and mission-critical markets.

What sets us apart is our people. At Belec, we combine technical excellence with a “whatever it takes” mindset to keep our customers’ operations running without compromise. We value collaboration, integrity, and craftsmanship, and we take pride in building long-term partnerships with general contractors, engineers, and facility owners.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for dedicated professionals who share our commitment to quality, safety, and customer success. Joining Belec means becoming part of a team that treats every project as mission critical—because to our customers, it is.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

How to Apply

Send your resume and a brief note highlighting a recent estimate or project you supported to RJ@belec.com.com with subject “PM / Estimator – Your Name.”

Belec Electrical Mission

At Belec Electrical, our mission is to deliver exceptional electrical solutions that will power our clients’ success. We are committed to safety, reliability, and craftsmanship in every project we undertake, from construction and service to mission-critical power generation. Through strong partnerships, technical excellence, and a customer-first mindset, we aim to exceed expectations, build lasting relationships, and energize the communities we serve.

Belec Electrical Vison

To be the trusted leader in electrical contracting and power solutions across the Chicagoland area, known for our integrity, innovation, and unwavering dedication to keeping our clients powered, connected, and prepared for the future.