PM/Estimator

OPC Contracting, Inc; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OPC Contracting, Inc. in Lewis Center, Ohio seeks a Project Manager / Estimator to lead civil and building construction projects, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence. You will read blueprints, prepare estimates and takeoffs, and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with travel to project sites as needed. This position offers growth within a premier nationwide general contractor.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Estimate civil/building projects with takeoffs.
• Proficient with Bluebeam and estimating tools.
• Strong leadership, organization and communication.
• Willingness to travel for project coverage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed work plans, schedules, and milestones.
• Prepare project cost estimates and takeoffs from blueprints.
• Establish financial requirements and track project costs.
• Coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Travel to project sites as needed and provide coverage.
• Coordinate work and resolve field issues using project docs.
• Identify risks and develop strategies to minimize delays.
• Serve as primary contact between teams, management and clients.
• Monitor deliverables to ensure quality and specs.
• Maintain accurate project records and reports.

Skills

Civil & Building Construction

Reading Blueprints

Estimating & Takeoffs

Bluebeam

MS Office (Outlook/Excel/Word)

Team Leadership

Communication

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ID 146

Title: Project Manager / Estimator

Location: Lewis Center Ohio

We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Project Manager / Estimator with proven experience in Civil & Commercial construction to lead and oversees civil and building construction projects, ensuring work is completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project requirements and quality standards. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, the ability to estimate projects and prepare takeoffs, and flexibility to travel and provide coverage across projects as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Develop and maintain detailed work plans, schedules, and milestones. Adjust priorities as project needs change.
• Estimating and Takeoffs: Prepare project cost estimates and detailed quantity takeoffs from blueprints and specifications, identifying labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor requirements.
• Budget Management: Establish financial requirements, track project costs, and address potential overruns.
• Resource Coordination: Assign tasks and coordinate internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, equipment, and materials to support efficient project execution.
• Project Coverage and Travel: Travel to project sites as needed and provide coverage and support to maintain continuity of operations.
• Construction Oversight: Apply knowledge of civil and building construction to coordinate work and resolve field issues. Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and construction documents.
• Risk Management: Identify potential roadblocks, communicate concerns early, and develop practical strategies to minimize delays and added costs.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary contact between project teams, management, and clients. Provide clear, timely updates on progress, priorities, and issues.
• Quality Control: Monitor work and deliverables to ensure they meet project specifications, applicable industry standards, and client expectations.
• Project Documentation: Maintain accurate project records, reports, and follow-up items using Microsoft applications and Bluebeam.

Key Qualifications And Skills

• Working knowledge of civil and building construction methods and processes, with the ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to estimate civil and building construction projects and complete accurate quantity takeoffs using Bluebeam and other estimating tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, and working knowledge of Bluebeam.
• Strong leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams, resolve conflicts, and maintain accountability.
• Clear verbal and written communication with clients, management, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Strong organization, multitasking, and time management skills to handle shifting schedules and competing priorities.
• Practical problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness and ability to travel and provide project coverage as needed.
• Ability to work with teams members and provide a cohesive work environment.

OPC Contracting, Inc. is a premier national general contracting company based in Ohio with corporate offices in Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, and now Charlotte NC. We service a variety of commercial construction needs for clients throughout more than 29 states. Our clients rely on our team members to deliver excellent service and quality performance resulting in overall customer satisfaction.

OPC Contracting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.