Project Manager & Estimator

Coastal Maine General Contracting; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Ellsworth, Maine, is seeking a Project Manager & Estimator to lead projects and ensure they exceed client expectations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in project management and 2 years in estimating, with strong leadership and organizational skills. This full-time role offers competitive pay within a values-driven culture that emphasizes communication and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in residential & commercial construction.
• 2+ years of estimating experience.
• Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate budgets and scopes of work.
• Manage day-to-day field and office operations across multiple jobs.
• Serve as primary client contact once construction begins.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Problem-Solving

Tools

Scheduling tools

Estimating software

Job description

Overview

Coastal Maine General Contracting is a purpose-driven, design-build company committed to delivering elite service, quality, and culture. We're seeking a Project Manager & Estimator who thrives in a leadership role, manages construction projects with clarity and precision, and enjoys turning vision into reality through organization, collaboration, and execution.

About Us

At Coastal Maine GC, our foundation is built on strong values:

• Communication – Open, direct, and frequent
• Trust – Transparency and accountability at all levels
• Integrity – High moral standards in every action
• Hard Work – Tenacity in overcoming challenges
• Problem-Solving – Creative solutions that improve outcomes
• Attitude – Positive, professional, passionate, and proactive

Our mission is to deliver elite culture, elite service, and elite quality, tailored to provide harmony for all stakeholders. We are guided by the DREAM: balancing Faith, Family, Fitness, and Finance while building a business that transforms the industry.

Your Role: Pre-Construction Manager

As a Project Manager & Estimator, you'll lead projects from planning through completion, ensuring every build is on time, on budget, and exceeds client expectations. You'll be responsible for estimating, project setup, cost tracking and ongoing communication with clients and internal teams. You'll also help drive systems for repeatable success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop accurate budgets and scopes of work
• Collaborate with Preconstruction and Design teams to ensure alignment
• Recommend vendors and subs who match project goals and budget
• Support in standardizing estimating systems and cost code tracking

Project Management

• Manage day-to-day field and office operations across multiple jobs
• Monitor schedule, cost, quality and safety to deliver successful outcomes
• Coordinate labor, material, subcontractors and equipment (LMSE) efficiently
• Review RFIs, submittals, and perform ongoing quality control
• Create and maintain project logs, RSSB reports and updates

Client & Team Communication

• Serve as primary client contact once construction begins
• Lead job kickoff, site meetings, and weekly progress check-ins
• Coordinate handoffs, milestones, and final walkthroughs with precision

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of Project Management experience in residential & commercial construction
• 2+ years of estimating experience
• Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with scheduling tools and estimating software
• Ability to balance big-picture thinking with on-the-ground details
• A values-driven team player committed to growth and accountability

What You'll Get

• A chance to lead with purpose in a values-based culture
• The opportunity to shape systems and processes as we grow
• A dynamic, passionate, and supportive team environment
• Competitive pay and benefits

Ready to help us build something better?

Apply now to join a team where communication drives success and people are the foundation.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Construction