Project Manager / Estimator

JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Manager / Estimator is responsible for estimating construction projects and managing awarded projects from initial planning through completion. This position works closely with customers, subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, and leadership to ensure projects are accurately estimated, properly planned, completed on schedule, and meet Howard Construction’s quality and profitability expectations.

PRIMARY DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:

· Review plans, specifications, bid documents, and project requirements.

· Prepare accurate estimates including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project costs.

· Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.

· Ensure estimates meet company gross margin and profitability requirements.

· Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and supporting bid documentation.

· Manage awarded projects from contract execution through project completion.

· Develop project schedules, budgets, manpower requirements, and job plans.

· Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, materials, equipment, and vendors.

· Monitor project progress, labor hours, job costs, schedules, and profitability.

· Compare estimated costs and labor hours to actual results and identify variances.

· Maintain regular communication with customers, engineers, subcontractors, and field personnel.

· Identify scope changes and ensure Change Orders are documented, priced, and approved before additional work begins.

· Review project billing, WIP, and job-cost information for accuracy.

· Conduct project handoff, progress, and closeout meetings as required.

· Maintain accurate and organized project documentation within company systems.

· Participate in weekly management meetings and report project status, risks, financial performance, and priorities.

· Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support organizational goals.

Qualifications

· 3–5 years of construction estimating, project management, or related experience preferred.

· Water/wastewater, municipal, utility, civil, or public works construction experience preferred.

· Strong estimating, mathematical, and analytical skills.

· Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, and project documents.

· Strong understanding of labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs.

· Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

· Experience with Sage, Procore, estimating software, or similar construction systems preferred.

· Valid driver’s license.

Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality infrastructure projects that make a difference!

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 3% Match
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Company truck
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Fuel card
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person