Experienced Construction Project Manager and Estimator

About the Position

Blackburn Companies, LLC is seeking an experienced and dependable Construction Project Manager and Estimator to join our team. This position combines construction estimating, project planning, and project management responsibilities. The ideal candidate has hands-on knowledge of construction, understands how projects are built, and can accurately develop estimates while effectively managing projects from initial bid through completion.

This is a hands-on position for someone who can work independently, communicate effectively with customers and subcontractors, and keep multiple projects organized and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

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Project Management

• Manage construction projects from contract award through completion.
• Develop project schedules and coordinate work with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, schedules, and progress.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, deliveries, and subcontractors.
• Review work for quality, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Handle project changes, change orders, and additional work.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including estimates, contracts, schedules, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Conduct site visits and attend project meetings as needed.
• Communicate project status, issues, and changes to customers and company management.
• Help resolve scheduling, material, subcontractor, and field issues.
• Assist with project closeout, punch lists, final inspections, and customer turnover.

Estimating

• Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, and project requirements.
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs and prepare detailed estimates.
• Obtain and evaluate material and subcontractor pricing.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other project costs.
• Prepare professional proposals, bids, and scopes of work.
• Identify potential project risks, exclusions, and scope gaps.
• Assist with value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
• Follow up on proposals and communicate with clients as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction estimating and/or project management experience is required.
• Strong understanding of residential and commercial construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Strong estimating, mathematical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately prepare bids and manage project budgets.
• Ability to prepare submittals and submit project manuals
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience with construction estimating or project management software is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to visit active construction sites and perform required site inspections.
• We are a drug free workplace

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and proactive. You should be comfortable taking ownership of a project, identifying problems before they become costly issues, and communicating clearly with everyone involved.

We are looking for someone who understands that successful project management involves more than paperwork—it requires planning ahead, controlling costs, coordinating people and materials, maintaining quality, and keeping the customer informed.

About Blackburn Companies, LLC

At Blackburn Companies, LLC, we stand for integrity and pride in our work. We insist on the highest quality of craftsmanship and care for our clients' property improvement projects.

We deliver projects that are well-planned, professionally managed, and completed to a high standard. Our goal is not simply to complete a job, but to build lasting relationships with our clients and earn their trust through the quality of our work.

We are looking for team members who share these same values and take personal pride in the work they do. If you are dependable, detail-oriented, take ownership of your responsibilities, and want to be part of a company that values quality over shortcuts, we would like to hear from you.

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person