Project Manager / Estimator

Actalent; Minnesota; On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Clearwater, MN is seeking a Project Manager/Estimator to oversee construction projects from bidding and preconstruction through to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, budget compliance, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

The role also handles all financial aspects including estimating, bidding, budgeting, invoicing, cost tracking, change orders, draws, and closeouts, with daily office presence and site visits for bid meetings on high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction project management and estimating.
• Strong knowledge of concrete and masonry construction projects in a commercial setting.
• Experience as a Project Manager and Estimator, possibly from construction management, civil, or structural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction projects from start to finish, including bidding, preconstruction, and completion phases.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality and safety standards.
• Manage financial aspects such as estimating, bidding, budgeting, invoicing, cost tracking, change orders, draws, and closeouts.

Skills

Construction PM

Estimating

Concrete construction

Masonry construction

PM & Estimator experience

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Sage

Job description

Job Description

The Project Manager/Estimator is responsible for overseeing construction projects from the bidding and preconstruction phases through to completion. This role ensures that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and safety standards. Additionally, the Project Manager/Estimator manages all financial aspects of projects, including estimating, bidding, budgeting, invoicing, cost tracking, change orders, draws, and closeouts.

Job Title: Project Manager/Estimator

Job Description

The Project Manager/Estimator is responsible for overseeing construction projects from the bidding and preconstruction phases through to completion. This role ensures that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and safety standards. Additionally, the Project Manager/Estimator manages all financial aspects of projects, including estimating, bidding, budgeting, invoicing, cost tracking, change orders, draws, and closeouts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction projects from start to finish, including bidding, preconstruction, and completion phases.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality and safety standards.
• Manage financial aspects such as estimating, bidding, budgeting, invoicing, cost tracking, change orders, draws, and closeouts.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in construction project management and estimating.
• Strong knowledge of concrete and masonry construction projects in a commercial setting.
• Experience as a Project Manager and Estimator, possibly from construction management, civil, or structural backgrounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in commercial restoration, including caulking and coating.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Procore, and Sage.
• Expertise in estimating, restoration, and masonry.

Work Environment

This role requires daily presence in the office with some expectations of visiting sites for bid meetings. The company has around 100 employees, with a team of 5 Project Managers. The company culture is supportive, privately owned, and offers room for growth. It is a union shop with consistent salaried pay. Employees have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects such as parking ramps at MSP airport, major roundabouts, and the MSP terminal.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clearwater, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $64.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Clearwater,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.