Project Manager/Estimator (Commercial Concrete)

Charleston, South Carolina
IDj-10798
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeOn-Site
Compensation$80000 - $130000 / yr

Pay: $80,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Step into a high-impact role with real ownership over both estimating and project execution for commercial concrete work
  • Join a growing, well-established contractor with strong financials and repeat-client momentum
  • Work on challenging, visible projects where your decisions directly drive schedule, quality, and profitability
  • Be the go-to professional on jobs, building trusted relationships with owners, architects, and subs
  • Competitive pay with upside based on experience, plus relocation support for the right candidate

Location: On-site in the Charleston, SC area (relocation assistance available for the right hire)

Note: Must have 5+ years of commercial construction experience, strong estimating and project management capability, proficient computer skills, and permanent U.S. work authorization (no sponsorship).

About Our Client

Our client is a mid-size restoration construction and commercial concrete contractor known for integrity, performance, and long-term customer relationships. They’ve grown to roughly $15M in annual revenue, with substantial bonding capacity and a track record on large-scale restoration work. Their team prides itself on doing work the right way and building partnerships that lead to repeat business.

Job Description

  • Manage one or more projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring budget, schedule, and quality targets are met
  • Serve as the primary client-facing point of contact and represent the company professionally with owners, architects, and stakeholders
  • Build and maintain project schedules in coordination with the Project Superintendent
  • Review contract drawings and specifications and ensure field execution matches the approved documents
  • Confirm contract drawing sets align with estimating sets and resolve discrepancies early
  • Lead change order pricing and presentation, including subcontractor buyout, scope review, and confident owner/architect communication
  • Produce timely, accurate owner billings and support timely payment cycles
  • Track subcontractor billings and help maintain clean, professional pay app processes
  • Monitor labor and material costs, interpret job cost reports, and forecast cost-to-complete
  • Coordinate subcontractors and resolve issues related to delivery, labor, schedule, and payment disputes
  • Attend project meetings bi-weekly or monthly as needed and drive accountability across the team
  • Stay alert to upcoming work and communicate pipeline opportunities to leadership

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of commercial construction experience (project management and estimating exposure required)
  • Experience managing a project from start to finish and communicating with owners and architects
  • Proficiency with estimating software such as PlanSwift (or similar)
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, budgets, schedules, and job cost reports
  • Confident communicator with strong diplomacy and relationship-building skills
  • Self-starter mindset with high organization and follow-through
  • Engineering degree preferred, or equivalent technical training plus relevant experience

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • You’ll have autonomy and trust to run your work, with a team that values performance and integrity
  • Projects are meaningful and complex, offering variety instead of the same job on repeat
  • Clear opportunity to grow as the company continues expanding in the Charleston market
  • A culture that respects professionalism, strong communication, and getting results without drama

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

 

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

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