Estimator/Project Manager – Residential Development

Rachel Contracting, Inc.; Saint Michael (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle Provided

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Performance-based bonuses

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Life Insurance

Job summary

Rachel Contracting is seeking an Estimator/Project Manager for residential development, combining estimating with project management for private residential earthwork projects.

The role involves cost accounting, daily/weekly cost verifications, change orders, invoicing, and maintaining project files, with mentoring of junior staff and interns as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Estimate and manage residential earthwork projects for private clients.
• Track costs, daily/weekly logs, change orders, and project invoicing.
• Coordinate with clients, field staff, office support, and management.

Skills

Residential earthwork experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Education

College degree (desired)

Job description

Date Posted: 06/22/2026

Location: St. Michael, MN

Salary Interval: Salary

Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $160,000.00

Position 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.

Position Requirements

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
• Performance-based incentive bonuses
• Company Vehicle Provided
• Paid Time Off

Equal Opportunity Employer

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