Electrical Estimator/Project Manager

Electrical Special Projects Estimator / Project Manager

Cutter Electric is seeking an experienced Electrical Special Projects Estimator / Project Manager to join our growing team.

Our Special Projects and Service Division performs a wide variety of commercial and industrial electrical work throughout Washington State, including tenant improvements, electrical upgrades, lighting retrofits, equipment installations, service work, and other small-to-medium-sized electrical projects.

We are looking for someone who can independently estimate, sell, and manage electrical projects while developing long-term relationships with our customers.

This is an opportunity for an experienced electrical professional who wants ownership of their work and the ability to take a project from the initial customer request through completion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates for commercial and industrial electrical projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and customer requirements to determine complete project scope.
• Perform detailed material takeoffs and labor calculations.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Prepare proposals, budgets, change orders, and T&M estimates.
• Estimate service work, lighting retrofits, tenant improvements, equipment installations, and other special projects.
• Communicate directly with general contractors, facility managers, business owners, vendors, and other customers.
• Follow up on outstanding proposals and help convert opportunities into awarded work.
• Maintain existing customer relationships while developing new opportunities.
• Manage awarded projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Coordinate manpower, material, equipment, scheduling, and project requirements with field personnel.
• Procure materials and ensure they are available when required.
• Monitor project costs, labor performance, schedule, and overall profitability.
• Identify potential scope changes and ensure additional work is properly documented and priced.
• Work closely with field leadership and office staff to keep projects on schedule and customers informed.
• Perform project turnover and closeout while maintaining strong customer relationships for future work.

Qualifications

• Commercial electrical estimating experience required. +5 Years
• Strong working knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical systems, materials, installation methods, and labor requirements.
• Experience managing electrical construction or special projects.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong understanding of material takeoffs and labor estimating.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and active projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating directly with customers, general contractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently while remaining part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.

Experience with electrical estimating and construction management software is a plus.

What We're Looking For

The right person for this position is someone who takes ownership.

You should be comfortable receiving a project opportunity, determining what is required, building an accurate estimate, communicating with the customer, and carrying the project forward without needing constant direction.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Dependable and accountable
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable making decisions
• Able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Customer-focused
• Profitability-minded
• Collaborative with field and office personnel
• Interested in building long-term customer relationships

Compensation & Benefits

Cutter Electric offers competitive compensation based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Applicable benefit waiting periods may apply.

About Cutter Electric

Cutter Electric is a commercial and industrial electrical contractor serving customers throughout Washington State. We pride ourselves on quality workmanship, responsiveness, strong customer relationships, and providing our employees with a stable environment where they can take ownership of their work and grow with the company.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Electrical Estimating: 1 year (Required)
• Project management: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person