Rain Screen Estimator / Project Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Estimator / Project Manager to join our team. This role is responsible for winning new work, preparing competitive and accurate estimates, and managing awarded projects from start to finish.

Key responsibilities include building strong client relationships, strategic preconstruction planning, managing all project documentation, and ensuring project profitability through disciplined cost and schedule control.

Success in this role requires strong time management, technical proficiency in estimating and project management software, and a solid foundation in math, accounting, and construction processes. Effective communication and the ability to resolve project challenges efficiently are critical to the roles success.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $90,000$120,000
• Bonuses & Profit Sharing
• Full Benefits Package:
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Ownership Opportunities
• Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule

Join a team where your work makes a tangible differenceand where success is shared.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Bid Management

• Collect and organize all relevant bid documents: drawings, specifications, scopes, schedules, etc.
• Analyze project documents thoroughly to develop accurate quantity surveys and estimates
• Build component-based estimates that reflect complete project scopes
• Tailor proposals to client-specific needs and follow up to secure feedback and future work
• Organize bid folders on the company network for team-wide access

Project Setup & Execution

• Transition projects from estimating to execution by extracting:
• Schedule of values
• Stocking lists
• Specification-compliant submittals
• Labor and production budgets
• Progress schedules
• Subcontractor and supplier buyouts
• Lead pre-construction meetings to align field teams with project goals and risks

Project Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations ensuring work is executed per contract documents and quality standards
• Monitor and control:
• Labor, material, and subcontractor budgets
• Job cost projections
• Change orders and additional scope negotiation
• Maintain clear documentation and manage ongoing project communication (RFIs, COs, drawing updates)
• Support multiple clients and projects simultaneously with a high level of availability
• Conduct thorough project closeouts with all costs and extras captured

Knowledge & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction; experience with rain screens or exterior envelope systems strongly preferred
• Proficient with estimating and project management software tools
• Solid understanding of construction estimating techniques, bid strategy, and project lifecycle management
• Familiarity with construction drawings, codes, and technical specifications

Personal Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project and time management capabilities
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with high attention to detail
• Customer-focused and solutions-oriented
• Proven ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven atmosphere

Ready to take the next step in your construction career? Apply today and be part of a company that values expertise, rewards performance, and builds lasting partnerships.