Construction Project Manager/Estimator

Synectics Inc.; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and California paid sick

Travel reimbursement for authorized业务

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Pomona, CA is seeking a hands-on professional who combines construction estimating and project management to deliver profitable projects on time.

You will review drawings, prepare detailed cost estimates, coordinate with subcontractors, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure safety and quality standards across awarded projects. The role targets candidates with strong communication skills, 5+ years in construction estimating/PM, and proficiency in estimating software, Excel,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant construction estimating and/or project management experience preferred.
• Experience reviewing construction plans, specifications, and performing quantity takeoffs.
• Understanding of construction costs, labor productivity, scheduling, and project budgets.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and field operations.
• Strong knowledge of change orders, RFIs, project documentation, and contract requirements.
• Excellent communication, organization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and construction estimating or project management software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to travel to local and regional jobsites as required.

Responsibilities

• Review construction drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements.
• Perform accurate material quantity takeoffs and prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Calculate labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and project costs.
• Prepare competitive proposals, bids, and scope clarifications.
• Identify exclusions, potential risks, and opportunities to improve project profitability.
• Coordinate with sales and operations during bidding and project handoff.
• Manage awarded projects from contract execution through completion.
• Develop schedules and coordinate crews, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Communicate with general contractors, customers, vendors, and field supervisors.
• Monitor project budgets, labor productivity, costs, and schedules.
• Identify, document, price, and track change orders.
• Conduct jobsite visits to monitor progress, quality, and project requirements.
• Resolve project issues and communicate schedule or cost impacts promptly.
• Maintain project records, progress updates, billing support, and closeout documentation.
• Ensure project activities comply with company safety and quality standards.

Skills

Construction estimating

Project management

Planning & scheduling

Subcontractor coordination

Budget management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Estimating software

PM software

Job description

• This is a hands-on position combining construction estimating and project management.
• We're looking for someone who understands plans, pricing, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and jobsite operations-and knows how to deliver profitable projects on time.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements.
• Perform accurate material quantity takeoffs and prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Calculate labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and project costs.
• Prepare competitive proposals, bids, and scope clarifications.
• Identify exclusions, potential risks, and opportunities to improve project profitability.
• Coordinate with sales and operations during bidding and project handoff.
• Project Management
• Manage awarded projects from contract execution through completion.
• Develop schedules and coordinate crews, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Communicate with general contractors, customers, vendors, and field supervisors.
• Monitor project budgets, labor productivity, costs, and schedules.
• Identify, document, price, and track change orders.
• Conduct jobsite visits to monitor progress, quality, and project requirements.
• Resolve project issues and communicate schedule or cost impacts promptly.
• Maintain project records, progress updates, billing support, and closeout documentation.
• Ensure project activities comply with company safety and quality standards.

Job Description

• This is a hands-on position combining construction estimating and project management.
• We're looking for someone who understands plans, pricing, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and jobsite operations-and knows how to deliver profitable projects on time.
• Estimating & Preconstruction
• Review construction drawings, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements.
• Perform accurate material quantity takeoffs and prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Calculate labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and project costs.
• Prepare competitive proposals, bids, and scope clarifications.
• Identify exclusions, potential risks, and opportunities to improve project profitability.
• Coordinate with sales and operations during bidding and project handoff.
• Project Management
• Manage awarded projects from contract execution through completion.
• Develop schedules and coordinate crews, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Communicate with general contractors, customers, vendors, and field supervisors.
• Monitor project budgets, labor productivity, costs, and schedules.
• Identify, document, price, and track change orders.
• Conduct jobsite visits to monitor progress, quality, and project requirements.
• Resolve project issues and communicate schedule or cost impacts promptly.
• Maintain project records, progress updates, billing support, and closeout documentation.
• Ensure project activities comply with company safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant construction estimating and/or project management experience preferred.
• Experience reviewing construction plans, specifications, and performing quantity takeoffs.
• Understanding of construction costs, labor productivity, scheduling, and project budgets.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and field operations.
• Strong knowledge of change orders, RFIs, project documentation, and contract requirements.
• Excellent communication, organization, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, and construction estimating or project management software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to travel to local and regional jobsites as required.
• Prefer Experience with concrete, precast walls, fencing, masonry, sitework, commercial construction, public works, or prevailing-wage projects.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation based on approved pay range and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement plan, subject to eligibility.
• Paid vacation and California paid sick leave.
• Reimbursement for authorized business travel and expenses.
• Opportunities for professional growth.