Estimator / Project Manager

About the role

Founded over three decades ago and based in Pontiac, Michigan, the team specializes in delivering turnkey facility improvements, repairs, installations, and capital projects while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, customer service, and operational excellence. They continue to expand their footprint by providing reliable solutions that help clients operate more efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, and bid packages.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor estimates.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Prepare competitive bids, budgets, and proposals.
• Participate in site visits, customer meetings, and pre-bid activities.
• Identify project risks, value engineering opportunities, and cost-saving measures.
• Support business development and sales initiatives through conceptual budgeting.
• Manage projects from award through final closeout.
• Develop project schedules and monitor milestone completion.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, subcontractors, and material procurement.
• Monitor project costs, production, profitability, and performance.
• Lead kickoff meetings and ensure smooth transitions from estimating to operations.
• Maintain regular communication with customers and stakeholders.
• Provide project status updates to leadership.
• Resolve project issues impacting cost, safety, schedule, or quality.
• Maintain contracts, permits, change orders, and project documentation.
• Establish and maintain project budgets.
• Analyze job cost reports and forecast profitability.
• Prepare and negotiate change orders.
• Support billing, collections, revenue forecasting, and backlog reporting.
• Ensure project margins meet profitability targets.
• Develop relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Negotiate pricing and scope agreements.
• Evaluate subcontractor performance and compliance.
• Coordinate procurement activities to meet project schedules.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
• Promote strong safety culture across all projects.
• Participate in jobsite inspections and quality reviews.
• Address quality and performance concerns proactively.
• Complete punch lists and final inspections.
• Finalize project documentation and closeout packages.
• Conduct project financial reviews and lessons learned.
• Transition projects to warranty and service teams when necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred. Equivalent industry experience may be considered in lieu of education. Minimum 5 years of experience in construction estimating, project management, or a combination of both. Strong background in commercial construction, facility services, industrial construction, overhead doors, dock equipment, or related environments. Experience managing projects from bid through closeout. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, contracts, and technical documents. Strong understanding of construction means and methods, project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and cost management. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and profitability goals. Experience negotiating contracts, change orders, vendor agreements, and subcontractor scopes. Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Procore, and Bluebeam.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.

Benefits

• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities within a Growing Organization
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Exposure to Diverse Commercial Construction & Facility Service Projects
• Stable Organization with Long-Term Client Relationships

Pay

$95,000 - $126,500 per year