About the Job
Job Title: Project Manager/Estimator
Location: Thibodaux, Louisiana
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary/Compensation: To be confirmed by the client
Key Skills: Construction Project Management, Construction Estimating, Project Scheduling, Cost Control, Budget Management, Job Costing, Contract Administration, Procurement, Construction Drawings, Project Coordination, Safety Compliance, Microsoft Office
About the Company
An established construction company delivering projects that require strong project management, estimating, field coordination, and cost control. The company emphasizes workplace safety, quality assurance, efficient resource utilization, and successful project execution.
Position Summary
The Project Manager/Estimator oversees the planning, estimating, coordination, execution, and closeout of multiple construction projects. This role manages project schedules, budgets, procurement, equipment, personnel, subcontractors, and client relationships to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.
The ideal candidate combines construction project management skills with estimating and financial oversight capabilities, along with strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Responsibilities
Project Planning and Execution
- Develop cost-effective project plans and schedules, ensuring resources are utilized efficiently.
- Conduct pre-construction site visits and prepare pre-construction work packages.
- Plan, implement, monitor, and close out construction projects.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, overseeing daily operational and tactical activities.
- Coordinate employees, subcontractors, and contractors across various project phases.
- Attend project meetings and provide regular updates on project progress.
Estimating, Budgeting, and Cost Control
- Track project budgets, schedules, and associated costs to meet established targets.
- Accurately forecast project costs, revenue, and profitability.
- Establish and monitor job costs throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide job cost information to accounting and maintain accurate cost tracking.
- Identify changes in project scope and assess their impact on costs, schedules, and revenue.
- Implement appropriate measures to manage scope changes and protect project profitability.
- Work toward and achieve project revenue and financial goals.
- Generate and distribute regular internal and external project reports.
Field and Resource Management
- Coordinate and submit weekly crew and equipment schedules.
- Evaluate project-specific equipment requirements to support safety and operational efficiency.
- Manage material procurement, including purchase orders and delivery coordination.
- Develop and submit project submittals.
- Review architectural and engineering drawings to verify compliance with project specifications and applicable regulations.
- Oversee the performance of employees, subcontractors, and contractors.
- Supervise assistant project managers, superintendents, and foremen.
- Review field reports, address reported challenges, and correct safety violations or other deficiencies.
Contract and Client Management
- Administer construction contracts and ensure required permits and licenses are obtained.
- Manage client interactions and expectations directly or through project team supervision.
- Communicate project progress, challenges, and recommended plan modifications to department management, project managers, architects, and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate project changes and ensure appropriate documentation and approvals are completed.
Health, Safety, and Quality
- Promote and comply with the company's Health, Safety, and Environmental program.
- Minimize project risks through safety standards and quality assurance controls.
- Conduct weekly site safety inspections.
- Lead weekly safety meetings with construction crews.
- Ensure employees and contractors follow safety requirements, project specifications, and applicable regulations.
General Responsibilities
- Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned based on business needs.
Work Environment
- Full-time construction project management role based in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
- Requires coordination with field crews, subcontractors, clients, and other project stakeholders.
- May involve site visits, field inspections, construction meetings, and travel between project locations as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Construction project management and estimating experience preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and working with PDF files.
- Ability to coordinate multiple construction projects, teams, schedules, and competing priorities.
- Strong organizational, planning, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
- Ability to monitor project budgets, job costs, schedules, and financial performance.
- Ability to review construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
- Strong leadership and coordination skills when working with field personnel, subcontractors, clients, and other stakeholders.
BenefitsWhy Join Us?
- Take ownership of construction projects from pre-construction through closeout.
- Coordinate with field teams, contractors, clients, and other project stakeholders.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and profitability.
- Contribute to a safety-focused and quality-driven construction environment.
