What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager/Estimator position at Vescio's SportsFields, Inc.?
Project Manager – Estimator
Vescio's SportsFields (www.sportsfields.com) designs, builds, and services high-quality natural and synthetic athletic fields across Kentucky and surrounding states. Based in Lexington, KY, we have delivered best-in-class sports field systems for more than 40 years and are seeking an experienced professional to join our team. We offer a stable, team-oriented work environment with training, benefits, and opportunities for growth. When you join Vescio's SportsFields, you're not just managing construction schedules-you're helping shape the sports experience of thousands of student-athletes. Your work becomes part of schools, universities, and communities for many years.
Responsibilities:
- Read, comprehend, and prepare plans, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals
- Develop estimates, RFP's/RFI's, bids, proposals, contracts, and subcontracts
- Review and negotiate contracts with owner, general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors
- Review subcontractor proposals to insure they meet scope, schedule, and skills requirements
- Supervise employees, subcontractors and field operations
- Coordination of design and engineering on projects
- Maintain job records, procurement, logistics, and on-site reviews
- Oversee project budgeting, financial reporting, and payment applications
- Conduct inspections, troubleshoot issues, and ensure work quality
- Travel to and review work on site as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Skill Set
- Technical skills – including site work estimating –grade cut/fill/volume calculations
- Engineering skills – blueprint reading – topo plans
- Proficient in AutoCAD/SolidWorks/Excel Spreadsheet (Microsoft 365)
- Desire to learn strategy and proactively grow the position
- Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills
- Strong initiative and motivation to succeed
- Manage and meet multiple, simultaneous deadlines
- Positive, flexible, team-focused attitude
- Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated
- Valid driver's license
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:*
- 401(k) and company matching
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Development Assistance
- Bonuses
* Benefit Conditions: Waiting period may apply
Experience:
- 5 years experience in construction -construction management – estimating (or equivalent education/technical training)
Education:
- BA or Associate-Construction Management preferred
Required travel: Visiting sites, meeting with owners, architects, subcontractors, GC's, etc.
Work Location:
Based out of home office Lexington, Kentucky
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Compensation Package:
- Bonus opportunities
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Commercial construction project management: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Lexington, KY 40509 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lexington, KY 40509: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $85,000