Your opportunity

Our client is a nationwide leader in the installation of advanced material handling systems, specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems, multi-shuttle, and mini-load systems. 

With over 15 years of experience, the company serves blue-chip clients across various industries, including retail, e-commerce, logistics, and grocery. They offer nationwide coverage, handling projects of any size or complexity to optimize warehouse logistics through innovative automation and robotic solutions. 

The Electrical & Mechanical Estimator plays a critical role in supporting growth, profitability, and operational excellence by developing accurate, competitive, and timely cost estimates for electrical and mechanical scopes of work. This position ensures that proposals reflect a complete understanding of project specifications, labor requirements, material pricing, and risk considerations. Acting as a key liaison between sales and operations, the role contributes to successful bid outcomes, strengthens client partnerships, and enables the delivery of safe, efficient, and profitable projects.

Key responsibilities 

• Project Execution: Lead assigned projects from kickoff through closeout, maintaining work plans, milestones, and documentation

• Schedule & Resource Coordination: Track progress against timelines while coordinating labor, materials, equipment, construction tools, and subcontractors

• Financial Management: Track project budgets, costs, and forecasts, identifying variances and supporting cost control efforts to protect project margins

• Field & Equipment Operations: Operate job site machinery including scissor lifts and forklifts while supporting mechanical, electrical, or system installation activities

• Cross-Functional Alignment: Serve as the central point of contact between engineering, procurement, and field teams to facilitate updates and alignment discussions

• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and timely communication with clients, field personnel, and internal leadership

• Risk & Change Management: Identify project risks, document scope or schedule changes, and escalate critical decisions to senior leadership

• Standards & Compliance: Ensure project activities comply with established safety, quality, and operational standards

• Continuous Improvement: Apply standardized templates and best practices while engaging in coaching and professional development sessions

Your Know-How

• 3 to 8 years of project management experience in construction, automation, industrial installation, or related fields 

• Experience supporting or leading mechanical, electrical, or system installation projects 

• Strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills 

• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities 

• Proficiency in project scheduling and cost tracking tools 

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% across North America

It’s a Bonus If

• You hold a PMP or equivalent project management certification, or are actively working toward one

• You have hands-on experience operating equipment such as scissor lifts, forklifts, or construction tools on project sites 

• You have managed projects involving automated storage and retrieval systems or complex industrial material handling platforms

Compensation

As we are hiring for multiple PM roles at various levels across the full U.S. geography, specific compensation by location and level will be shared during the interview process.

Interested in learning more?

Please upload your resume or a .pdf export of your LinkedIn profile using the following “Apply Now” button, or send your resume or LinkedIn profile URL to talent@lutrapartners.com with “Project Manager, Automation Solutions” as the subject line. One of our talent partners will be in contact shortly.