Project Manager/ Estimator

Jobot; Glen Carbon (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Manager/Estimator with 3–5 years of heavy civil experience to join our Glen Carbon, IL team.

You will manage heavy civil projects from preconstruction through closeout, prepare takeoffs and cost estimates, coordinate with field teams and owners, and maintain budgets and schedules in a tight-knit, family-oriented environment where your contributions are seen and valued.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of heavy civil construction experience.
• Proficiency in estimating software and project management tools.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing heavy civil projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Preparing accurate quantity takeoffs, bid packages, and cost estimates.
• Coordinating with field superintendents, subcontractors, and owners.
• Tracking project budgets, schedules, and change orders.
• Building and maintaining strong client and agency relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Construction-related degree

Tools

Estimating software

Project management tools

Job description

Project Manager/ Estimator - Heavy Civil – Glen Carbon, IL

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per year

They are a family-run heavy civil general contractor based in Glen Carbon, Illinois, with over 50 years of experience in heavy highway, road and bridge construction, utility work, demolition, and earthwork. What started as a small excavating operation has grown into a family of companies that employs over 100 full-time skilled craftsmen and professionals across the field and office. They take pride in the work they do and the people they do it with.

Why join us?

• You are not just a number here, you will be joining a tight‑knit team that has been building Illinois infrastructure for generations
• They value people who show up, take ownership, and want to grow alongside the company
• Your voice matters and your work is visible
• They offer a stable, family‑oriented environment where long‑term careers are the norm, not the exception

Job Details

They are looking for a Project Manager / Estimator with 3 to 5 years of heavy civil experience to join their team in Glen Carbon, IL.

Responsibilities

• Managing heavy civil projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Preparing accurate quantity takeoffs, bid packages, and cost estimates
• Coordinating with field superintendents, subcontractors, and owners
• Tracking project budgets, schedules, and change orders
• Building and maintaining strong client and agency relationships

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction (highway, road, bridge, utility, or earthwork preferred)
• Proficiency in estimating software and project management tools
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.