Residential Estimator/Project Manager

Residential Estimator/Project Manager
Location: 15 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio
Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401(k) w/match, Life, PTO + Holidays
Job Type: Full Time
Typical Hours: Mon-Fri; 9-5pm [flexible]; 40 hrs/wk
Travel: Local only; 1-2x per wk. to job sites as needed
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available

Residential Estimator/Project Manager Job Description

Our client — a well-established, award-winning design-build remodeling firm — is seeking a Residential Estimator/Project Manager to join their growing team. This high-impact, dual-role position combines detailed preconstruction estimating with hands-on project coordination across a range of custom residential remodels. You’ll collaborate with designers, trade partners, and clients to ensure each project is thoroughly scoped, accurately budgeted, and flawlessly executed — from kitchens and bathrooms to full-home renovations and additions. The ideal candidate is a natural taskmaster with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously. If you're energized by a fast-paced environment and take pride in delivering excellence at every stage, this is a rare chance to join a company with outstanding employee retention and repeated recognition as a “Top Place to Work” in the region.

Residential Estimator/Project Manager Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections alongside the design team to understand project scope
• Perform accurate quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, and subcontractor work
• Gather and evaluate quotes from vendors and trade partners
• Create and manage detailed estimates, specifications, and scope of work documents
• Generate and manage purchase orders for all project materials and trades
• Develop and maintain an internal estimating database that accurately predicts job costs
• Build and negotiate fixed-unit pricing structures with vendors to support production needs
• Research new materials, methods, and technologies
• Standardize installation methods and material specifications across projects

Residential Estimator/Project Manager Qualifications

• 3+ years of residential or commercial estimating experience required
• Proven ability to manage 5+ active projects simultaneously required
• Knowledge of residential construction practices, materials, and building codes required
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and CRM/estimating software (CoConstruct, BlueBeam, or similar) required
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally to job sites required