Electrical Project Manager/Estimator

Electrical Project Manager & Estimator – Lead Multi-State Commercial Projects and Licensing Compliance

Job Overview:


* Company: Palmetto Electric Solutions, Inc.


* Salary/Pay Rate: $125,000 to $150,000 per year (based on experience)


* Location: Wilmington, NC 


* Job/Employment Type: Full Time


* Project Scope: Commercial

The Opportunity:

You will serve as a vital leadership asset, managing the full lifecycle of multiple high-value commercial electrical projects from design to final sign-off.

This role blends strategic estimation, project leadership, and regulatory compliance, allowing you to drive operational profitability while utilizing your licensure to secure permits.

You will join an executive team that respects your expertise, provides top-tier resources, and invests directly in your ongoing professional growth.

How You Will Make an Impact:


* Manage multiple commercial electrical construction projects simultaneously from initial estimation through final sign-off.


* Act as the primary licensed professional ensuring all field installations comply with the NEC and OSHA standards.


* Prepare accurate material, labor, and budgetary estimates to secure profitable commercial project contracts.


* Document project milestones and update executive leadership on timeline statuses using the internal database regularly.


* Coordinate cross-functionally with clients, general contractors, and engineers to deliver transparent progress updates.


* Supervise on-site field foremen to resolve technical challenges and enforce strict quality control standards.


* Overhaul procurement schedules to ensure all necessary tools and materials arrive on-site without project delays.

Required Qualifications & Experience:


* Minimum of 5 years of proven experience specifically managing and estimating commercial electrical construction projects.


* Completed Trade Program or Technical Certification within the electrical field.


* Deep technical knowledge of electrical design, architectural blueprints, and national electrical codes.


* Absolute willingness to travel up to 50% of working hours to manage multi-state project sites.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:


* Active secondary electrical licenses in South Carolina or Georgia to support regional expansion.


* Advanced proficiency with modern electrical estimation software and Microsoft Office applications.


* Strong leadership and communication skills necessary to manage multi-discipline project stakeholders.


* Experience overseeing ground-up commercial projects and large-scale tenant fit-outs.


* Active, valid North Carolina Electrical License required to facilitate permitting and project sign-offs.

Compensation & Benefits:


* Stable salary pay structure with a comprehensive corporate expense account.


* Full coverage of professional electrical license renewal fees and continuing education courses.
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