Project Manager - General Contracting/Commercial Carpentry

Gustav & Rudy Contractors, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gustav & Rudy Contractors, Inc. in Hamel, Minnesota, is seeking a Project Manager/Estimator to lead commercial construction projects, coordinate scheduling, oversee subcontractors, track budgets, and prepare pay applications.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience in commercial carpentry and general contracting, a Construction Management degree or equivalent, and strong ability to read plans and specifications. HeavyBid/Foundation experience is a plus, with on-the-job training available.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience managing commercial carpentry and general contracting.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and interpret project plans, specifications, procedures, or regulations.
• Ability to present information clearly to clients and owners, in writing and verbally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, OneDrive, Bluebeam; HeavyBid/Foundation experience is helpful and trainable.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall project performance: scope, safety, quality, schedule, cost, and owner satisfaction.
• Attend job meetings (pre-construction, project, staff) and review supplier/subcontractor quotes.
• Order materials and ensure timely project reporting (submittals, payments, etc.).
• Monitor quantities, expedite change orders, record invoices, and prepare pay applications.
• Serve as primary point of contact with owners and subcontractors to align expectations.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Budget management

Scheduling

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

HeavyBid

Foundation

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Gustav & Rudy Contractors, Inc. has an opening for a Project Manager/Estimator. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing company in the commercial construction industry.

Project Manager Description and Responsibilities:

Experience in managing commercial construction projects, experience scheduling work, managing subcontractors, managing budget/project costs, approving project invoices, submittals, RFI’s and change orders. Experience in estimating projects for proposals/bids.

Manage overall project, performance (scope, safety, quality, schedule, innovation, cost, and customer/owner satisfaction) - planning, assigning, and directing work. Attend job meetings, including pre-construction, project, and staff meetings, review supplier and subcontractor quotes; order materials for jobs, and ensure that project reporting is submitted on time (Submittals, Payment Progress, etc.). Monitor quantities on completed work, expedite change order work, record invoices, and prepare pay applications.

Serve as the single point of contact, establishing, maintaining, and managing customer/owner, and subcontractor expectations regarding overall project performance to owner and team members.

Keys to Success – Qualifications

3 - 5 years of experience successfully managing commercial carpentry and general contracting.

Associate or bachelor’s degree – Construction Management or equivalent construction management experience.

Ability to read/analyze and interpret project plans, specifications, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, customers, and owners in verbal and written format.

Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite, OneDrive, Bluebeam, HeavyBid and Foundation. Prior experience using HeavyBid and/or Foundation software is helpful, but we are willing to train.

Company Description

Gustav & Rudy Contractors is a growing commercial construction company located in Hamel, Minnesota. We believe in building trust in construction through teamwork, integrity, excellence, and safety.