Estimator/Project Manager – Residential Earthwork

Rachel Contracting; Minnesota; On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

HSA

401(k) plan with employer match

Bonuses

Company vehicle

Paid time off

Job summary

Rachel Contracting is seeking an Estimator/Project Manager for residential development. You will handle estimating and project management of earthwork for private clients, working with field and office staff to ensure cost accuracy and timely delivery.

The role involves take-offs, cost tracking, change orders, invoicing, client communications, and mentoring junior staff. A strong team leader with detail-oriented skills is preferred; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in residential earthwork estimating and project management.
• Strong communication, organization, and team leadership.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and manage residential earthwork projects for private clients.
• Track costs, logs, change orders, and project invoicing.
• Coordinate with clients, field staff, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Mentor junior estimators and interns.
• Prepare take-offs and manage billing and collections.
• Help generate new client relationships.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Detail oriented

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Takeoff software

Cost accounting

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.