Rigging Estimator-Project Manager

Ultipro; Holly (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Industrial Contracting in Pontiac, Michigan, is seeking an Estimator/Project Manager with 7+ years in rigging or millwright trades to join our team. The role blends estimating with project execution, site visits, and coordination with sales and field personnel.

You will prepare detailed take-offs, review subcontractor proposals, manage safety and scheduling, and help select vendors. Travel about 25% is expected; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in rigging or millwright trades with hands-on field experience.
• Willingness to travel ~25% locally and out of state.
• Ability to read single-line drawings, blueprints and specs.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend site visits and develop accurate scope of work.
• Prepare labor and material take-offs; review supplier proposals for bids.
• Coordinate with Sales and field teams; finalize scope with estimators.
• Manage equipment, material and manpower; attend project meetings.
• Review pricing, select vendors/subcontractors, and issue purchase orders.
• Assist with billing and invoices; on-site as required.
• Ensure safety protocols and communicate project requirements to field personnel daily.

Skills

Rigging/Millwright experience

Communication

Organization

Read blueprints/single-line drawings

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

OSHA 30 or 510 certifications

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Suite

MS Project

Job description

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today!

We are proud to offer our employees:

• Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
• Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Safety Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Work Travel Incentive
• Holiday Bonus
• And so much more!

The Estimator/Project Manager role is a flexible position that includes both estimating and project management responsibilities. Depending on company needs, you may manage projects from bid through completion, estimate projects that get assigned to other project managers, or focus primarily on project execution. The mix of estimating and project management duties will vary based on workload, project demands, and business priorities.

• Attend site visits to review site conditions and develop an accurate scope of work.
• Prepare detailed labor and material take-offs using estimating methods.
• Review and submit supplier, distributor & subcontractor proposals to include in the bid package.
• Participate in the process of finalizing a complete scope of work in combination with other trade estimators and the Sales Department for submission to clients.
• Follow up on requested revisions with the Sales Department and suppliers during the proposal period.

Project Management Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure all safety protocols are identified and communicated to the field.
• Attend site visits to review the progress of the project.
• Manage the requirements for equipment, material and manpower for assigned projects.
• Attend project meetings and site reviews.
• Upon award of contracts, review pricing and assist with selecting compliant vendors and subcontractors for the purpose of issuing purchase orders, apply for required permits, review the project details, and estimates with the field supervisor prior to the start date.
• Ensure accurate and complete information regarding the project requirements are communicated to field personnel assigned to the project on a daily basis through both verbally and in writing using the job ticket system.
• Determine the scope of change orders as the project progresses using appropriate estimating methods.
• Assist with Billing and invoice preparation and payment assistance when required.
• May be required to be on-site depending on customer/project requirements.
• Attend safety, training, sales, strategy, and other meetings as required.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in the rigging and/or millwright trade
• Travel to both locally and out of state approximately 25% of the time
• Good communication and organizational skills will be essential.
• Experience with estimating software, Microsoft Suite, and MS Project
• OSHA 30 or 510 certifications are a plus.
• The ability to read and understand single line drawings, building blueprints, and specifications.
• Willingness to learn.
• Be able to work in a fast paced, team environment.
• Be able to manage time well.
• To be accountable to yourself and your co-workers.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and nothing in this herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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