Estimator/project Manager

Job Description

Our company offers comprehensive construction solutions across the full project lifecycle, including design/build, field installation, training, and long-term maintenance. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager/Estimator to oversee a high-profile project for General Motors in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This position is crucial for successful project execution, requiring strong estimating capabilities and hands-on project management skills. The candidate will be responsible for cost analysis, task delegation, client communication, and overall project oversight from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Project Analysis & Planning: Review proposals, blueprints, and specifications to identify labor, material, and time requirements; resolve discrepancies through analysis.
• Document & Quality Control: Ensure accuracy and quality of all PDF documents shared with the project team.
• Team & Contractor Coordination: Communicate effectively with project teams, contractors, and clients to ensure smooth coordination.
• Project Execution & Monitoring: Manage daily operations, assign responsibilities, and maintain work sequences to meet project schedules.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting: Monitor project progress against goals, budgets, and timelines; report variances and create action plans.
• Change Management: Implement change control processes, assess requests, secure approvals, and issue change orders.

• Estimation, Construction, Construction Management, Bidding, Commercial Construction, Industrial Construction, Budgeting, Construction Estimating.
• Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 5 years of Electrical Project Management and Estimating experience; if 10+ years of experience, a degree is not required.
• Experience in Estimating software such as Accubid; Procore or similar construction software is acceptable.
• Prior or current experience in Project Management for Industrial, Commercial, and Automotive construction projects.

• Ability to read and interpret project plans and specifications.
• Reporting research results.
• Identify, understand and meet project schedule deliverables.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office.

The candidate will need to be located in the Fort Wayne, Indiana area due to the GM project. The role requires frequent operation of a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as calculators, copy machines, and printers. There is frequent communication with employees and customers. Essential physical abilities include walking over rough and uneven surfaces at job sites, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hats, work boots, eye protection, and hearing protection. The candidate may be exposed to various weather conditions and loud noise levels when equipment is operated at job sites.

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $72.12/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Wayne,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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