Construction Estimator & PM: Lead Budgets & Projects

Jobot Consulting; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

401(k) with match

Benefits package

PTO & holidays

Career growth

Job summary

Jobot Consulting in Pontiac, Michigan, is seeking a Construction Estimator & Project Manager to lead bidding, budgeting, and project execution. You will review plans, develop estimates, manage schedules, and coordinate vendors and subcontractors to keep projects on time and within budget.

The role requires 5+ years in construction estimating or PM, a relevant degree, and proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Excel, and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction estimating or project management.
• Experience with commercial construction and facility services.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical documents.

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.

Skills

Construction Estimating

Project Management

Budgeting

Cost Control

Vendor Negotiation

Scheduling

Communication

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Excel

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Jobot Consulting in Pontiac, Michigan, is seeking a Construction Estimator & Project Manager to lead bidding, budgeting, and project execution. You will review plans, develop estimates, manage schedules, and coordinate vendors and subcontractors to keep projects on time and within budget.

The role requires 5+ years in construction estimating or PM, a relevant degree, and proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Excel, and AutoCAD.