Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Estes Construction; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top salary percentile

Bonus program

401K with 5% match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Disability insurance

HSA/FSA

Paid time off

Parental benefits

Well-being program

Incentive compensation

Training & development

Job summary

Estes Construction in Davenport, IA is seeking a full-time Project Manager to strategically lead commercial construction projects from concept through close-out. You’ll coordinate preconstruction to design and on-site activities, support bid proposals, and drive quality control and safety programs across multiple projects.

The role requires 5 years of construction experience or an engineering/CM degree, strong communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Project, and Procore.

Qualifications

• 5 years of construction experience and construction management, or engineering degree preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects from concept to completion with a team.
• Plan, develop and coordinate all office activities to support on-site field teams.
• Assist with bid proposals and coordinate quality control and safety activities.
• Identify risks and develop strategies to ensure project success.
• Communicate project expectations effectively to ensure successful execution.

Skills

Construction experience

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

At Estes Construction, we are people-focused, with a culture of growth and development. We have a collaborative team approach, prioritize safety and quality, and empower every team member to be a leader.

We are looking for a full-time project manager. This position is an integral project management team member and is responsible for strategically leading construction projects from concept to completion.

Our commercial construction project managers are responsible for multiple projects in various stages of construction from preconstruction/ design to project close-out. This applicant must plan, develop and coordinate all office related construction activities to support the on‑site field team during the lifecycle of the project. They will assist with bid proposals and coordination of quality control and safety activities. Our project managers identify potential risks and develop strategies to ensure project success. This applicant will communicate project expectations effectively to ensure successful project execution.

Skills & Qualifications include:

• Any combination of education and experience considered 5 years of construction experience and construction management, or engineering degree preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Procore.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to travel when required.

Benefits to fit your needs:

• Top 75th percentile salary plus bonus program
• 401K with a 5% company match
• Full‑time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Health Savings and Flex Spending Account
• Generous paid time off programs prioritizing well‑being and self‑care
• Parental benefits
• Well‑being and Employee Assistance Program
• Incentive Compensation Program
• Work program discounts, employee engagement events, professional training and development

About Estes: Being the best is our true desire. The best builder. The best employer. Achieving this standard of excellence drives us and reminds us daily that being average isn't the Estes way.

Company founders Jim and Lori Estes started their company in 1970 with the guiding principles of advocacy, value, responsiveness and leadership. These four tenets are still the foundation of everything we do and define our culture.