Project Manager / Estimator

Construction Project Manager / Estimator

Our client is an established construction management and general contracting firm with decades of industry experience and a reputation for delivering complex construction projects through collaborative planning, strong client relationships, and hands-on project execution. The organization provides construction management, preconstruction, consulting, and general contracting services on a diverse portfolio of commercial and residential projects.

Job Description

Prepare detailed conceptual, budgetary, and hard-bid estimates for concrete, excavation, utilities, grading, paving, and site development projects. Analyze plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and bid documents to determine project scope and pricing. Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals. Develop project budgets, schedules, scopes of work, and bid packages. Manage projects from award through completion, ensuring schedule and budget adherence. Coordinate with owners, engineers, architects, subcontractors, and field personnel. Review and negotiate contracts, change orders, and purchase orders. Monitor project costs, projections, billing, and overall financial performance. Conduct site visits and progress meetings to ensure successful project execution. Identify risk factors, constructability concerns, and value engineering opportunities.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Ideal Candidate Profile: Experience managing civil construction, site development, concrete, excavation, and utility infrastructure projects. Strong understanding of earthwork, grading, stormwater systems, utilities, paving, and structural concrete operations. Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project stakeholders. Proven track record of successfully delivering projects on schedule and within budget. Self-motivated professional with strong leadership and problem-solving abilities. Design-build and preconstruction experience preferred.

Required Skills and Experience: 3+ years of project manager / estimator experience in concrete, sitework, heavy civil, or land development construction. Strong takeoff and estimating experience. Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and architectural drawings. Experience with project budgeting, forecasting, and cost control. Knowledge of excavation, grading, utilities, paving, drainage, and concrete construction practices. Change order, subcontract, and contract administration experience. Strong proficiency with construction management and estimating software. Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills. Valid driver's license and ability to visit active project sites.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to play a key role in both preconstruction and project execution. Diverse portfolio of commercial and residential construction projects. Established and collaborative construction team. Long-term growth potential within a growing organization. Exposure to construction management, consulting, and general contracting operations.

If you are looking to grow your Building and Construction Project Manager / Estimator skills in the New Castle area, apply today!