Estimator/Project Manager – Commercial Earthwork in St. Michael, Minnesota at Rachel Contracting

Rachel Contracting is seeking qualified applicants for an Estimator/Project Manager – Commercial Earthwork. Rachel Contracting is a specialty site-work contractor performing earthwork, demolition and utilities primarily in the Midwest/Central US region. Our team welcomes individuals who are passionate about their work and committed to delivering quality workmanship with integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Estimating and project management of commercial earthwork projects for private and public clients.

• Navigates and understands cost accounting for on-going projects including daily/weekly cost verifications, review/confirmation of daily logs, change orders, monthly project cost projections, approving project invoicing, etc.

• Perform all necessary project communications with clients, field staff, office support staff and management.

• Maintain necessary estimating and project files.

• Assist with mentoring of junior estimator/project managers and seasonal interns.

• Training and assisting with coordination of interns performing takeoffs and other miscellaneous support tasks.

• Preparing take-offs for commercial earthwork projects.

• Manage and monitor project billings and collections, attending project meetings, representing Rachel Contracting with client/customers/vendors, subcontractors, coordinating/directing field staff as necessary, and complete project communications.

• Perform continuous marketing of existing company clients and assist with efforts to generate/develop new client relationships.

Position Qualification Preferences:

• Related commercial earthwork construction experience of 5+ years and a college degree (desired but not a requirement)

• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to be a team leader under challenging conditions

• Demonstrate positive outlook

• Dependability: showing initiative and good follow through

• Solid organizational skills with strong attention to detail

• Self-starter with the ability to effectively prioritize

• Light travel may be required

We Offer:

• Competitive Salary

• Comprehensive Medical, HSA, Dental and Life Insurance

• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match Component

• Company Vehicle Provided

• Paid Time Off