Estimating Project Manager

International Erosion Control Association; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks PTO

401(k) with 3% company match

Healthcare coverage with 80% employee

Dependent coverage 50/50

Gas card

Car allowance

Job summary

International Erosion Control Association seeks an Estimator who can merge estimating with project management across a portfolio of federal, healthcare, and public-sector projects. The role covers pursuit through closeout in a growing contractor environment, based in the DMV area with strong client relationships and a steady bid pipeline.

You will prepare estimates, review bid packages, manage subcontractor scopes, oversee buyouts, and coordinate with clients and field teams while supporting

Qualifications

• Strong estimating and project management background.
• Ability to manage projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Comfortable working with federal and public-sector clients.
• Ability to pass background checks and clearance requirements for federal and public-sector projects.

Responsibilities

• Preparing estimates and supporting preconstruction activities
• Reviewing bid packages and conducting bid analysis
• Dividing and managing subcontractor scopes
• Overseeing buyout processes
• Managing projects from award through completion
• Coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and field teams
• Supporting both hard bid and negotiated project opportunities

Skills

Estimating experience

Project management

Bid analysis

Budget management

Client coordination

Job description

About the Company

Our client an established and growing General Contractor is seeking an Estimator who can then project manage the projects to join their team in Howard County, MD. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of projects from preconstruction through completion while working on a diverse portfolio of federal, healthcare, senior living, and public-sector projects. They are delivering projects across the DMV and North Carolina, supported by a strong pipeline of federal design-build work and long-standing repeat client relationships.

The company primarily delivers healthcare facilities, community and senior living developments, public sector projects, and federal construction work. Their project portfolio typically consists of projects valued between $3 million and $5 million, with larger opportunities reaching up to $10 million. On average, the scope of work they pursue ranges from $750,000 to $1 million, and they maintain a consistent pipeline, estimating approximately two to three bids per week across their target sectors.

The Role

This position is ideal for someone who can bridge both estimating and project management responsibilities. You will be involved from project pursuit through closeout, providing continuity and ownership throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing estimates and supporting preconstruction activities
• Reviewing bid packages and conducting bid analysis
• Dividing and managing subcontractor scopes
• Overseeing buyout processes
• Managing projects from award through completion
• Coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and field teams
• Supporting both hard bid and negotiated project opportunities

While detailed takeoffs may not be required on every project, candidates should possess strong estimating fundamentals and the ability to develop, understand, and manage project budgets.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong estimating and project management background
• Ability to manage projects from preconstruction through completion
• Comfortable working with federal and public-sector clients
• Ability to successfully pass background checks and clearance requirements associated with federal and public-sector projects

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary $120,000 - $130,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Annual performance bonus typically ranging from 12% - 20% of base salary
• 5 weeks PTO, inclusive of federal holidays
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• Healthcare coverage with employer paying 80% of employee premium
• Dependent coverage shared on a 50/50 basis
• Blue Cross / CareFirst healthcare plans
• Gas card
• Car allowance