Senior Estimator/Project Manager

Rachel Contracting, Inc.; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $100,000–$160,000

Medical, HSA, Dental and LifeInsurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Company Vehicle Provided

PTO

Job summary

Rachel Contracting is seeking an experienced estimator/project manager to lead estimating and project management for earthwork projects with private and public clients in the Midwest. The role involves cost accounting, daily/weekly verifications, change orders, invoicing, and mentoring junior staff. You will engage with clients and coordinate with field teams to ensure timely, quality outcomes.

The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a growth‑oriented company.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related earthwork construction experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to lead a team under challenging conditions.
• Dependable with initiative and follow-through.
• Detail-oriented with solid organizational skills.
• Light travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and manage earthwork projects for private and public clients.
• Monitor costs including daily/weekly verifications, change orders, invoicing.
• Communicate with clients, field staff, and management.
• Maintain estimating and project files.
• Mentor junior estimators and interns.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Cost accounting

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

College degree

Job description

Position Description

Rachel Contracting is a specialty site-work contractor performing earthwork, demolition and utilities primarily in the Midwest/Central US region. Our team welcomes individuals who are passionate about their work and committed to delivering quality workmanship with integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Estimating and project management of earthwork projects for private and public clients.
• Navigates and understands cost accounting for on-going projects including daily/weekly cost verifications, review/confirmation of daily logs, change orders, monthly project cost projections, approving project invoicing, etc.
• Perform all necessary project communications with clients, field staff, office support staff and management.
• Maintain necessary estimating and project files.
• Assist with mentoring of junior estimator/project managers and seasonal interns.
• Training and assisting with coordination of interns performing takeoffs and other miscellaneous support tasks.
• Able to review and assist with management of earthwork projects.
• Manage and monitor project billings and collections, attending project meetings, representing Rachel Contracting with client/customers/vendors, subcontractors, coordinating/directing field staff as necessary, and complete project communications.
• Perform continuous marketing of existing company clients and assist with efforts to generate/develop new client relationships.

Position Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Related earthwork construction experience of 10+ years and a college degree (desired but not a requirement)
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to be a team leader under challenging conditions
• Demonstrate positive outlook
• Dependability: showing initiative and good follow through
• Solid organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Self-starter with the ability to effectively prioritize
• Light travel may be required

We Offer

• Salary Range of $100,000.00 to $160,000.00
• Comprehensive Medical, HSA, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match Component
• Company Vehicle Provided (or Vehicle Allowance possible)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rachel Contracting is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.