What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager / Concrete Estimator position at Trueline?
Trueline's client, a respected specialty concrete and masonry contractor known for tackling complex structural and architectural projects, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager / Concrete Estimator to join their team in Anaheim, CA.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an early-career construction professional who wants to grow into project leadership while learning from experienced mentors. The ideal candidate brings strong construction fundamentals, excellent communication skills, and a desire to learn the business from a builder's perspective rather than simply managing paperwork.
What You'll Do as the Concrete Estimator / Assistant Project Manager:
- Assist with estimating structural and architectural concrete and masonry projects
- Perform quantity takeoffs using On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, and related software
- Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to support bid preparation
- Assist with project management activities from award through closeout
- Support the preparation and management of RFIs, submittals, and change orders
- Coordinate with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Monitor project costs, schedules, and documentation
- Develop strong client relationships through proactive communication and service
- Participate in project meetings and assist with project planning efforts
- Learn and implement the company's proven project management and estimating processes
- Collaborate with field and office teams to ensure successful project execution
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Must-Haves as the Concrete Estimator / Assistant Project Manager:
- 3-5 years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, Estimator, or similar construction role
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel
- Experience managing project documentation, RFIs, and change orders
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Detail-oriented mindset with excellent organizational skills
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a team
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Strong sense of accountability and ownership
Nice-to-Haves as the Concrete Estimator / Assistant Project Manager:
- Experience with concrete, masonry, structural concrete, or specialty subcontracting
- Procore experience
- Bluebeam experience
- On-Screen Takeoff experience
- CAD experience
- Construction Management, Engineering, or related degree
- Field construction experience
- Experience working for a specialty subcontractor
Our Client Offers:
- Competitive compensation up to approximately $130,000 based on experience
- Annual salary increases
- 401(k) with 4% company match after one year
- Medical coverage with the company paying approximately 85% of employee-only HMO premiums
- Unlimited PTO philosophy focused on performance and accountability
- Mentorship from experienced construction professionals
- Clear path into Project Management and independent project ownership
- Flexible, team-oriented work environment
- Opportunity to work on challenging and highly visible construction projects
- Strong culture built around teamwork, accountability, and craftsmanship
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
Salary : $130,000