Position Title: Project Manager/Estimator PME
Location: Houston, TX
Reporting to: General Manager
Position Overview:
The PME is a vital “cradle-to-grave” leader responsible for driving and managing all phases of the customer service project lifecycle — from relationship building and estimating to project execution and workforce leadership. This role is an ideal fit for an entrepreneurial problem-solver who thrives on building lasting relationships, delivering top-tier electrical service solutions, and growing business opportunities by earning trust and repeat business.
Employee Value Proposition (EVP):
Why Join?
This organization is one of the region’s top open-shop electrical contractors, known for excellence in technical execution, integrity in customer partnerships, and a commitment to innovation. As an Account Manager, you will have:
- Relationship-Driven Autonomy: Build genuine, long-term partnerships with customers and own your book of business.
- Diverse & High-Impact Projects: Serve clients across industries like higher education, manufacturing, and commercial facilities, delivering practical, tailored solutions.
- Growth & Development: A supportive, entrepreneurial environment that rewards initiative and provides clear pathways to grow your career, lead teams, and expand your client base.
- Pride in Quality: Join a team that sets the standard for electrical service excellence in the region.
- Collaborative Culture: Be part of a tight-knit team that values trust, responsiveness, and bold solutions.
Key Performance Objectives:
30-Day Objectives:
- Understand service operations, estimating processes, key customers, and project management systems.
- Begin shadowing current managers and field teams to learn workflows, culture, and expectations.
- Establish initial rapport with existing customer accounts.
90-Day Objectives:
- Lead estimates and bids on new service projects that meet margin standards.
- Take ownership of a defined portfolio of customers, delivering exceptional communication and responsiveness.
- Build relationships that identify organic growth opportunities and expand accounts through referrals.
- Engage and supervise field technicians, ensuring projects stay on schedule and exceed client expectations.
180-Day Objectives:
- Consistently deliver profitable projects with strong budget, labor tracking, and production results.
- Grow your account base through proactive relationship-building and reputation-based referrals.
- Contribute ideas for continuous improvement in service delivery and customer experience.
- Mentor and develop field teams, ensuring safety, technical quality, and positive morale.
Responsibilities:
- Estimate, sell, and manage multiple electrical service projects from proposal through close-out.
- Build and maintain trusted customer relationships — acting as their primary contact and problem solver.
- Identify and pursue new account opportunities through networking, referrals, and excellent service.
- Lead, train, and motivate service technicians and field staff.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, while exceeding client expectations.
- Maintain detailed tracking of budgets, labor, and productivity metrics.
- Uphold company standards for safety, integrity, and technical excellence.
Must-Have Qualifications:
- Proven experience managing customer accounts and overseeing service projects within the electrical contracting or related construction trades.
- Demonstrated success in estimating, selling, and executing profitable projects.
- Strong relationship-building skills — trusted by customers as a consultative partner.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and develop technicians and field teams.
- Proficiency in tracking budgets, forecasting, labor scheduling, and job cost analysis.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proactive and responsive.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing tasks.
Core Values & Cultural Fit:
- Integrity: Do what’s right for the customer and the company — always.
- Innovation: Seek out better ways to deliver technical solutions and customer service.
- Accountability: Own outcomes — from estimate to final delivery.
- Collaboration: Build trust within the team and with every client.
- Continuous Improvement: Strive to raise the bar for quality and efficiency, project after project.
Biggest Challenges in the First 90 Days:
- Transitioning into a “cradle-to-grave” role with ownership of customer relationships, estimating, and project delivery simultaneously.
- Quickly developing trust with customers who rely on responsive service and high-quality work.
- Balancing time between managing technicians, building pipeline opportunities, and delivering on active projects.
Why Join?
This service division isn’t just about fixing problems — it’s about forging partnerships that keep customers’ operations running at peak performance. As an Account Manager, you’ll be part of a collaborative, high-energy team that values your drive, rewards your initiative, and supports your long-term success. Bring your leadership and relationship skills to a growing organization with a reputation for technical excellence and bold results