Project ManagerEstimator Electric & Telecom
Belleville, IL - USA
Job Summary
Location: Belleville MI
Company: Corby Energy Services Inc.
Division: Electric & Telecom Utility Construction
Reports To: VP of Operations
Position Overview
The Project Manager / Estimator Electric & Telecom is a mid- to senior-level role responsible for both pre-construction estimating and full lifecycle project management of underground electric and telecommunications infrastructure projects. This position plays a critical role in pursuing pricing executing and closing complex utility projects while maintaining strong relationships with customers field leadership and internal support teams.
This role is intended for an experienced utility professional capable of independently managing projects from bid through closeout with a strong understanding of electric distribution conduit systems telecom OSP joint-use and restoration work.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Pre-Construction
Prepare detailed cost estimates for electric and telecom utility projects including labor equipment materials subcontractors traffic control and restoration
Review RFPs drawings specifications and customer standards (Electric municipalities telecom providers)
Perform quantity takeoffs for conduit duct bank vaults handholes poles fiber and associated civil work
Collaborate with operations field leadership and safety to develop executable work plans
Support bid reviews value engineering and risk assessments
Project Management & Execution
Manage awarded projects from kickoff through closeout ensuring safety schedule cost and quality objectives are met
Develop and maintain project schedules budgets and production tracking
Coordinate closely with Superintendents Foremen and Project Coordinators to support field execution
Manage subcontractors vendors and material procurement
Track job costs approve invoices manage change orders and prepare cost-to-complete forecasts
Customer & Stakeholder Management
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers utilities engineers and municipalities
Lead project meetings progress updates and coordination efforts
Proactively identify and resolve project risks conflicts and scope changes
Maintain strong working relationships with utility owners and telecom clients
Safety Compliance & Quality
Ensure projects comply with MIOSHA customer safety standards and company safety policies
Support development and enforcement of project-specific safety plans and job hazard analyses
Promote a culture of safety accountability and continuous improvement
Required Qualifications
715 years of experience in underground utility construction with a focus on electric and/or telecom
Proven experience in project management and estimating for utility infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of electric distribution systems conduit/duct bank streetlighting and telecom construction
Ability to independently manage multiple projects with minimal oversight
Strong financial acumen including budgeting forecasting and job cost control
Proficient in Microsoft 365; estimating or project controls software experience a plus
Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills
Valid drivers license and ability to travel to project sites
Preferred Experience
Experience with Electric telecom providers or joint-use utility projects
Background working directly with field crews and utility standards
Experience estimating and managing self-performed utility work
Familiarity with ESRI/ArcGIS SAP CityWorks or similar utility platforms
Required Experience:
IC