Project Manager/Estimator

Continental Construction Co. Inc; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Benefits

Salary pay

Job summary

A construction firm is seeking a Project Manager / Estimator to manage heavy industrial projects in Jackson, Tennessee. The ideal candidate will be responsible for cost estimating, project coordination, and document control, ensuring smooth communication between all stakeholders. This full-time role offers competitive benefits and a working environment that includes corporate offices and construction sites. A strong understanding of project management tools and prior experience in the industry are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in heavy industrial construction project management.
• Ability to travel and work overtime, including nights and weekends.
• Must be at least 18 years of age, pass drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quantity surveys of construction documents and cost estimates.
• Review and coordinate bid documents with vendors and subcontractors.
• Maintain compliance of drawings and specifications for the project.
• Prepare purchase orders for materials and expedite deliveries.
• Update schedule activities and maintain project coordination.

Skills

Cost Estimating

Document Control

Subcontractor Coordination

Project Coordination

Scheduling

Ability to read drawings

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

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Position: PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR

Job Summary:

Responsible for preparing cost estimates, assisting in bid preparation, document control, material procurement, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, as‑built drawings and project coordination.

Essential Duties:

• Cost Estimating – Prepare quantity surveys of construction documents. Prepare and distribute bid packages to vendors and subcontractors. Prepare cost estimates.
• Bid Preparation – Review bid documents. Coordinate and review vendor and subcontractor proposals for compliance with bid documents. Assemble required supporting documents required for bid submission.
• Document Control – Maintain current set of construction documents and distribute as required to office and jobsite personnel. Confirm compliance of drawings and specifications for the project. Maintain history set of documents that include all drawings received on project with previous versions marked void and dated. Distribute all revised drawings and specifications, etc. to office personnel, field personnel, subcontractors and vendors.
• Material Procurement – Prepare purchase orders for materials and equipment required for construction activities. Link purchase orders to approved submittal data, applicable drawings and/or specifications. Expedite material deliveries, as required.
• Subcontractor Coordination – Prepare subcontract documents. Manage subcontract activities including material submittals, inspection documentation and schedule compliance.
• Scheduling – Review project schedule with jobsite supervision and owner. Update schedule activities and provide 2‑week look‑aheads throughout project.
• As‑Built Drawings – Ensure that field operations maintain a set of “Red Line” drawings throughout the project marking any variations to design drawings, required field changes and revision approvals from owner.
• Project Coordination – Duties include being point of contact for day‑to‑day communication with the owner, engineer, field supervision, subcontractors and suppliers. Prepare RFIs as required for the project. Coordinate flow of information between all parties on the project. Update project team on potential problems regarding construction drawings, jobsite performance, material availability, permits, schedules, test reports and other items that affect the project progress and quality.
• Full‑time position, benefits, salary pay.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in heavy industrial construction project management.
• Working knowledge of scheduling software such as Microsoft Project and/or Primavera.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications and other construction documents.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to travel and work overtime (may include nights and weekends).
• Must be at least 18 years of age, pass drug screen and background check.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing 5%, Walking 5%, Sitting 90%
• Lifting – 50 LB, Carrying – 50 LB

Work Conditions:

Primary environment will be corporate office. Secondary environment will be construction jobsites during pre‑bid meetings, site inspections, job site visits, etc. Secondary environment will consist of outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat, humidity and exposure to building materials and dust.

EEO Statement

Continental Construction Company, Inc. is an EEO employer and will not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.