Project Manager/Estimator (Commercial Concrete)

FL243-2751842 · Charleston, South Carolina · Jon Missirlian

Job Description

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 JPC-646 #LI-SK3 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance