Commercial Masonry Project Estimator / Manager

The Contractor Consultants; Boston Heights (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Medical insurance

Weekly pay

Training programs

Career development

Job security

Job summary

Foti Contracting LLC is seeking a Project Estimator & Manager for lead commercial masonry projects in Wickliffe, OH. This hybrid role combines estimating and site management to drive profitability and on-time delivery for union masonry contracts.

You will perform takeoffs, bids, and lifecycle management while coordinating with unions, suppliers, and clients. The ideal candidate has masonry estimating experience, strong budgets, and a readiness to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Must be able to evaluate construction plans, structural drawings, and cost specifications for commercial projects.
• Must manage project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor relations with accountability.
• Must be willing to travel up to 10% to project sites beyond a 30-mile radius of Wickliffe facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed material takeoffs, labor estimates, and bid proposals for commercial concrete and masonry projects.
• Manage full project lifecycles from pre-construction bidding through site delivery, ensuring cost-control and timeliness.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, suppliers, and field supervisors to streamline material purchasing and logistics.
• Review project blueprints, structural specifications, and change orders to maintain accurate financial scope tracking.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate with project teams to ensure work aligns with contract specifications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with commercial clients, general contractors, and union leaders.

Skills

Construction plan evaluation

Budget & schedule management

Travel up to 10%

Education

Associate Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Project Estimator & Manager – Lead Commercial Masonry Projects

• Company: Foti Contracting LLC
• Salary/Pay Rate: $70,000 – $100,000 per year (plus Performance-Based Bonus)
• Location: Wickliffe, OH (Onsite with up to 10% local travel)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Commercial Masonry (Union)
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid Driving License

Job Overview

You will drive project profitability and operational execution for a premier union masonry contractor with over 35 years of industry excellence. In this dual estimator and management role, you will take ownership of commercial builds from initial plan takeoff to final site delivery. You will work alongside long-tenured industry professionals in a supportive environment where team members build lifelong careers.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Perform detailed material takeoffs, labor estimates, and bid proposals for commercial concrete and masonry projects.
• Manage full project lifecycles from pre-construction bidding through site delivery, ensuring cost-control and timeliness.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, suppliers, and field supervisors to streamline material purchasing and logistics.
• Review project blueprints, structural specifications, and change orders to maintain accurate financial scope tracking.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate with project teams to ensure work aligns strictly with contract specifications.
• Build and maintain strong ongoing relationships with commercial clients, general contractors, and union leaders.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience evaluating construction plans, structural drawings, and cost specifications for commercial projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and subcontractor relations with high accountability.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to project sites outside a 30-mile radius of the Wickliffe facility.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Associate Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of dedicated experience in masonry estimating or subcontracting project management.
• Specialized background estimating commercial brick, block, cast stone, and union concrete construction.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary ranging from $70,000 to $100,000 per year.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities to reward successful project outcomes.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Weekly pay cycle for consistent financial reliability.
• Access to paid training programs and career development resources.
• Long-term job security within an established, respected 35+ year organization.

About Us

Foti Contracting LLC is a respected union contractor specializing in large-scale commercial concrete and masonry construction. With a 35-year legacy of excellence, we take pride in offering long-term career growth, high safety standards, and a workplace culture where employees regularly spend their entire careers.

Learn more at https://www.foticontracting.com/.

Foti Contracting LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.