Project Manager/Estimator responsible for estimating and managing small to mid-size civil, concrete, carpentry, and steel construction projects. Duties include preparing cost estimates, reviewing plans, coordinating subcontractors, managing budgets and schedules, tracking progress, handling change orders, and ensuring safety, quality, and compliance from bid through project completion.
📌 Project Manager / Estimator
📍 Fort Wayne, Indiana (projects within local travel distance)
💰 $100,000 - $150,000 + health, dental, vision, 401K with company match, HSA contributions, employee ownership program, paid time off
🏗 Construction
🚀 Why This Role Matters:
This role plays an important part in delivering smaller construction projects from initial pricing through to successful completion. The successful candidate will help ensure projects are accurately estimated, well managed, and delivered safely and efficiently. By balancing pre construction planning with hands on project oversight, this position supports strong client relationships and reliable project delivery.
🏢 Company
Our client is a respected construction contractor delivering civil, concrete, carpentry, and structural work across a regional project portfolio. The company is known for a practical and collaborative culture where teams take pride in delivering quality work, maintaining safe job sites, and building long term relationships with clients and subcontractors.
🎯 Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare cost estimates covering labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractors
* Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to develop project pricing
* Manage project schedules, budgets, and day to day coordination
* Review subcontractor bids, invoices, and progress payments
* Track project progress and manage change orders and documentation
✅ Ideal Candidate Profile:
* 3-5 years experience in estimating or project management within construction
* Experience with civil, concrete, carpentry, or structural projects
* Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings
* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
* Good organisation and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
