Position Title: Project Manager / Estimator
Date_Posted: 03/21/2025
Location: Cleveland, TN
Job Category: Office Administration
Salary Interval: Salary / Full - Time

Pay Range: N/A

Application Instructions

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Position Description

Job Summary:

Summers-Taylor is looking to add a Project Manager / Estimator to our Simpson Construction Division in Cleveland, TN. The Project Manager / Estimator prepares and estimates budget costs for construction projects by studying plans and specifications, with a strong focus on Bridge and Civil Concrete in the private and public markets. The Project Manager / Estimator will develop accurate estimates and take-offs for all types of bridge and concrete work based upon pre-cons and project meetings. Additionally, the Project Manager / Estimator will also be responsible for project coordination of subcontractors, purchase orders and change order pricing. If you are passionate about construction, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our reputation for delivering high-quality work and exceptional customer service in the construction industry.

Job Duties:

• Oversee construction projects from planning to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and budgets for all phases of construction projects.

• Analyze and interpret project blueprints, drawings, and specifications.

• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and team members to ensure smooth project execution.

• Monitor project progress and performance, implementing adjustments as necessary to meet deadlines.

• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates and addressing any concerns or issues.

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, and industry best practices.

• Will utilize knowledge of concrete flatwork, industrial foundations, culverts, retaining walls and bridges to prepare sufficient bids.

• Compile daily and weekly progress reports for contractors.

Benefits:

1. Competitive Pay
2. Paid Time Off
3. Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
4. Life Insurance
5. Short-term disability
6. 401(k) w/generous employer contributions

Summers-Taylor, Inc., is the largest heavy and highway construction contractor in Northeast Tennessee, and has been in business since 1932. From large interstate highways to small commercial site development and homebuilding, Summers-Taylor deals with a wide variety of types of work and employs over 750 employees from Bristol to Nashville. We value our customers and our employees, and our reputation for delivering quality work has been built for four generations of family leadership covering over nine decades.

Position Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager / Estimator in the construction industry, or relevant schoolwork.

• Strong knowledge of construction processes, costs, and estimating techniques.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.

• Proficiency in project management software and estimating tools.

• Experience with estimating software.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

• Must have a Valid Driver’s license.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Summers-Taylor, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.

As part of the company’s equal employment opportunity policy, Summers-Taylor, Inc. will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.

The above-mentioned policies shall be periodically brought to the attention of supervisors and shall be appropriately administered. It is the responsibility of each supervisor of the company to ensure affirmative implementation of these policies to avoid any discrimination in employment. All employees are expected to recognize these policies and cooperate with their implementation. Violation of these policies is a disciplinary offense.

The Affirmative Action Officer has been assigned to direct the establishment and monitor the implementation of personnel procedures to guide our affirmative action program throughout Summers-Taylor, Inc. A notice explaining the company’s policy will remain posted.

Address/Office Location: 600 Sevier Street, Johnson City, TN 37604

Telephone: 423-543-3181