Project Manager - Estimator

Concrete & Masonry Contractor | Minneapolis–St. Paul Metro

Position Summary

A well-established, union concrete and masonry contractor is seeking a Project Manager / Estimator to bid, manage, and deliver self-perform concrete and masonry scopes. This position offers full project ownership—from estimating through closeout—along with direct client responsibility and a clear path to long-term growth.

The role is approximately a 50/50 split between estimating and project management and is primarily office-based, with occasional jobsite meetings.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating

• Prepare accurate bids for concrete and/or masonry scopes
• Price self-perform work on hard-bid and negotiated projects
• Collaborate with BIM/modeling support and field leadership during preconstruction
• Participate in pre-bid and scope review meetings
• Support both existing clients and new business opportunities

Project Management

• Manage awarded projects from kickoff through completion
• Maintain budgets, schedules, job cost tracking, and forecasting
• Coordinate closely with superintendents and field crews
• Process change orders and manage financial performance
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients

Client & Business Development

• Maintain a list of assigned customers
• Build and sustain long-term client relationships
• Participate in client meetings and relationship development activities
• Work alongside an in-house business development team sourcing new work

Project & Team Environment

• Local Twin Cities projects (minimal travel)
• Mix of commercial, industrial, and select public work
• Focus on structural concrete, slabs, and masonry scopes
• Union labor environment
• Project management team of approximately 10 PMs
• Dedicated support from 5 in-house BIM/modelers
• Collaborative office culture with strong operational support

Qualifications

• Experience estimating and/or managing concrete or masonry projects
• Ability to bid work and run projects independently
• Strong communication and client-facing skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (dependent on experience)
• Annual performance bonus tied to profit and revenue generated
• Vehicle allowance
• Full medical benefits
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
• Profit-sharing program
• Company-provided cell phone