Estimator/Project Manager – Residential Development

Rachel Contracting; Saint Michael (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, HSA, Dental and

Life Insurance

Job summary

Rachel Contracting is seeking an Estimator/Project Manager for residential development. The role focuses on estimating and managing earthwork projects for private clients, while overseeing cost accounting and invoicing.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of residential earthwork experience, strong communication, and demonstrated leadership under challenging conditions. The position includes mentoring interns and coordinating with field staff and management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of residential earthwork experience.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to be a team leader under challenging conditions.
• Demonstrate positive outlook and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Estimating and project management of residential earthwork projects for private clients.
• Navigate and understand cost accounting for ongoing projects including daily/weekly cost verifications, review/confirmation of daily logs, change orders, monthly project cost projections, and invoicing.
• Perform all necessary project communications with clients, field staff, office support staff and management.
• Maintain necessary estimating and project files.
• Assist with mentoring of junior estimator/project managers and seasonal interns.
• Train and assist with coordination of interns performing takeoffs and other support tasks.
• Prepare take-offs for residential earthwork projects.
• Manage and monitor project billings and collections, attend project meetings, represent Rachel Contracting with clients/vendors/subcontractors, coordinate/direct field staff as necessary, and complete project communications.
• Conduct ongoing marketing of existing clients and assist in developing new client relationships.

Education

College degree

Job description

Rachel Contracting is seeking qualified applicants for an Estimator/Project Manager – Residential Development.

Rachel Contracting is a specialty site-work contractor performing earthwork, demolition and utilities primarily in the Midwest/Central US region. Our team welcomes individuals who are passionate about their work and committed to delivering quality workmanship with integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Estimating and project management of residential earthwork projects for private clients.
• Navigates and understands cost accounting for on-going projects including daily/weekly cost verifications, review/confirmation of daily logs, change orders, monthly project cost projections, approving project invoicing, etc.
• Perform all necessary project communications with clients, field staff, office support staff and management.
• Maintain necessary estimating and project files.
• Assist with mentoring of junior estimator/project managers and seasonal interns.
• Training and assisting with coordination of interns performing takeoffs and other miscellaneous support tasks.
• Preparing take-offs for residential earthwork projects.
• Manage and monitor project billings and collections, attending project meetings, representing Rachel Contracting with client/customers/vendors, subcontractors, coordinating/directing field staff as necessary, and complete project communications.
• Perform continuous marketing of existing company clients and assist with efforts to generate/develop new client relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Related residential earthwork construction experience of 5+ years and a college degree (desired but not a requirement)
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to be a team leader under challenging conditions
• Demonstrate positive outlook
• Dependability: showing initiative and good follow through
• Solid organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Self-starter with the ability to effectively prioritize
• Light travel may be required

We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical, HSA, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match Component
• Company Vehicle Provided
• Paid Time Off

Rachel Contracting is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.