Construction Project Manager: Estimating & Scheduling

Tri-City Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-City Group in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Project Manager responsible for preparing detailed estimates for construction projects and managing bidding activities.

You will attend preconstruction and kickoff meetings, review specs, gather quotes, coordinate with stakeholders, and support shop drawings and schedules, ensuring on-time delivery.

Candidates with construction degree or electrical apprenticeship and experience on mission critical projects are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management or completion of a five-year electrical apprenticeship.
• Prior experience with Mission Critical/hyper-scale projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend preconstruction and kickoff meetings.
• Review specifications and drawings to define scope and estimates.
• Gather quotes, take-offs, and respond to RFIs/RFQs.
• Coordinate with customers, trades, GCs, and internal staff.
• Prepare CAD drawings and shop drawings as needed.
• Track labor, materials, equipment costs and subcontracts.
• Create and maintain the project schedule.
• Assist in submittal process and closeout documentation.
• Maintain relationships with clients and internal teams.
• Understand contract terms and risk.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accuracy

Strong communication

Mechanical aptitude

Initiative

Judgment

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Construction or Electrical Engineering degree

Five-year electrical apprenticeship

Job description

Tri-City Group in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Project Manager responsible for preparing detailed estimates for construction projects and managing bidding activities.

You will attend preconstruction and kickoff meetings, review specs, gather quotes, coordinate with stakeholders, and support shop drawings and schedules, ensuring on-time delivery.

Candidates with construction degree or electrical apprenticeship and experience on mission critical projects are encouraged to apply.