Project Manager / Estimator

About the role

If you can look at a set of plans and see the job before it's built, we want your eye on our bids. Our client is a fast‑growing operator in the commercial door, dock, and access‑control space, handling everything from single‑door repairs to full commercial installations across Michigan. The role is highly visible—your estimates directly shape whether a job is profitable before a single tool is picked up—and involves close collaboration with sales, project management, and the field team.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints, schematics, and site information to develop accurate project scopes.
• Prepare material takeoffs and cost estimates for commercial door, dock, and access‑control projects.
• Collaborate with sales on proposal development and pricing strategy.
• Track bid outcomes and refine estimating accuracy over time.
• Coordinate with project management and field teams to ensure estimates translate into deliverable scopes.
• Review site‑visit reports from technicians to refine estimates on complex repair jobs.

Requirements

Must‑Haves

• Prior estimating experience in construction, commercial doors, dock equipment, or a closely related trade.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings accurately.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with estimating or takeoff software.

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Specific commercial door or dock equipment estimating experience.
• Familiarity with ERP/FSM systems (NetSuite, ServiceTitan, or similar).

Career Path

Strong estimators are well‑positioned to grow into project management or sales‑support leadership roles as the branch's project volume increases.

Pay

$30 – $50 per hour