Estimator/ Project Manager

The State Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical, dental, and vision

Vehicle allowance

Gas card

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Bonuses

Job summary

The State Group, a Louisville-based multi-trade industrial contractor, seeks an Estimator/Project Manager for Delta Services to oversee projects valued up to $5M from tender through completion.

Responsibilities include cost analysis, vendor pricing, scheduling, budgeting, and formal change management. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction estimating and PM, with a degree in CM or engineering and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience in construction estimating and project management.
• Experience with multi-trade construction projects and union trades preferred.
• Degree in construction management or engineering, or equivalent trade experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, estimating and project management software, and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety requirements and promote a positive safety culture.
• Estimate and manage multi-trade projects up to $5M from tender through completion.
• Review tender documents, clarify scope, obtain vendor pricing, and prepare estimates and cost analyses.
• Develop and manage project schedules, staffing, and deliverables to meet customer commitments.
• Monitor job costs, forecast, and manage changes through change orders.
• Coordinate purchasing, inventory, tools, and equipment to support execution.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members and address risks and quality concerns.

Skills

Estimating

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Construction management or engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

AutoCAD

Estimating software

Job description

For more than 65 years, The State Group's 3,500+ professionals have built and maintained the infrastructure that keeps businesses and industries moving across North America. Today, the company is a multi-trade industrial contractor powering industry solutions and sustaining critical operations across electrical, mechanical, civil, communications, maintenance, and emerging technology—from major construction projects to the ongoing work that keeps critical operations running as a trusted service partner of choice.

We invest in our people, technology, and innovation to strengthen how we work today and prepare for what's ahead. At The State Group, there are tremendous opportunities to build your skills, grow your career, and be part of something bigger.

We are seeking an Estimator/ Project Manager for Delta Services, a subsidiary of The State Group Family of Companies, based in Louisville, Kentucky.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

This position is integral to our success and offers opportunities for career advancement.

100% PAID medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Vehicle allowance and gas card.

Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and holidays.

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and immediate vesting.

Competitive compensation, annual pay increases, and bonuses.

State embraces and encourages workplace diversity.

Lasting professional partnerships built on teamwork, integrity, and respect.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Comply with safety requirements and actively promote a positive safety culture. Ensure all accidents and injuries are promptly reported.

Estimate and manage multi-trade construction projects valued up to $5M, from tender through project completion.

Review tender documents, clarify scope requirements, obtain vendor pricing, and prepare detailed estimates and cost analyses.

Develop and manage project schedules, critical path activities, staffing, and deliverables to meet customer commitments.

Monitor job costs against estimates, maintain accurate forecasts, resolve budget variances, and ensure changes in scope are documented and processed through change orders.

Coordinate purchasing, purchase orders, inventory, tools, materials, and equipment to support efficient project execution.

Build and maintain relationships with customers, employees, union representatives, vendors, and other stakeholders, providing timely updates on project milestones and performance.

Lead, mentor, and develop team members while proactively addressing project risks, delays, labor needs, and quality concerns.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN OUR TEAM

5+ years of direct experience in construction estimating and project management.

A degree in construction management or engineering, or equivalent trade experience.

Comprehensive knowledge of building products, construction methods, applicable regulations, and construction safety and quality requirements.

Experience preparing detailed estimates, evaluating vendor pricing, managing project budgets and schedules, and processing change orders.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, estimating and project management software, and AutoCAD.

Strong communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Experience managing multi-trade projects and working on union trade projects valued over $5M is preferred.

A strong commitment to our team, our customers, and the environments we serve.

Embrace challenges, commit to continuous improvement, and deliver exceptional work.

The State Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please email [e-mail].