Construction Project Manager — Estimating & Budgeting

PerLectric, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PerLectric, Inc. is seeking a project cost estimator with strong construction management experience in Virginia.

The role involves cost estimating, progress budgeting, change order pricing, and forecasting while coordinating with superintendents and subcontractors to keep projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate has an engineering background, at least four years in construction management or estimating, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Four years of construction management, estimating, and/or craft supervision experience in similar facility construction.

Responsibilities

• Supervise total construction effort to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with standards, budget, and schedule.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise project management functions (scheduling, engineering, material control) and provide day‑to‑day direction of onsite staff.
• Investigate situations with potential project impacts, mitigate where possible, and initiate corrective actions.
• Work closely with on‑site foremen and general foreman to supervise craft employees.
• Negotiate change order pricing and manage change order approvals per project.
• Ensure company safety initiatives are followed by all onsite employees; investigate and correct safety incidents.

Skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Team leadership

Construction knowledge

Education

Four-year engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

PerLectric, Inc. is seeking a project cost estimator with strong construction management experience in Virginia.

The role involves cost estimating, progress budgeting, change order pricing, and forecasting while coordinating with superintendents and subcontractors to keep projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate has an engineering background, at least four years in construction management or estimating, and a valid driver's license.