Construction Project Manager/Estimator

Overview

Manage and estimate construction projects, overseeing budgets, schedules, and team coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• quantity takeoffs
• cost monitoring
• surveying
• spec development
• permit acquisition
• schedule management

Tasks

-Procure and work with geotechnical engineers to procure soil reports and administer solutions. -Update and assess the monetary status of the job and take the necessary action to limit unnecessary job costs. -Meet with sales representatives or potential trade contractors. -Work with owners, engineers and architects to value engineer projects. -Work with the Development Team and/or Leasing Team to develop project requirements. -Work with consultants to develop specifications for new projects, rehabilitation projects and retrofits. -Coordinate the removal/fill of dirt on future developments and on-going projects. -Procure and work with surveyors and excavators to establish boundaries, site grades, and site controls. -Work with Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and Accountants on detailed descriptions of change orders, request for proposals, and project overages. -Ensure all certificates and final inspections have been obtained prior to project close out. -Encourage/implement continuous improvement and lean production. -Collaborate with the Construction team to fulfill project goals by negotiating/awarding projects to vendors (demonstrating proficient creativity, conflict resolution, and negotiating abilities). -Maintain productive relations with prospective tenants, clients, owners, personnel and trade contractors. -Coordinate the development of preliminary schedules and budgets. -Coordinate initial proposals with Accountants, Project Managers, Development Team and Leasing Team. -Facilitate and prepare agendas for meetings with owners, tenants, architects, engineers, designers, and trade contractors. -Procure and work with Surveyors, Utility Contractors and Excavators to develop infrastructure. -Partner with the City to obtain permits /entitlements. -Maintain a record of historical costs for use in developing preliminary cost estimates for projects. -Draft/Negotiate written Scopes of Work for Subcontractors and Material Suppliers to establish clear expectations. -Validate job estimates with preliminary proposals so it mirrors all tasks of the proposed plans. -Directly prepare detailed quantity take-offs and assign market relevant cost factors to fully articulate preliminary/final construction cost estimates. -Procure and manage design services on projects. -Assist Project Managers on the design and budget procurement of new projects. -Collaborate with the Construction team to accurately draft/review/present project schedules.

Requirements

• data analysis
• leadership
• communication
• project management
• financial
• management

What You Bring

-Analytical capability and methodical approach to presenting and interpreting data. -Exceptional leadership skills. -Excellent oral and written communication skills. -Ability to carry out multi-task projects. -Excellent organizational and follow-through skills. -Strong understanding of Research Facilities, Multi-Story Office Buildings, Retail Centers, Apartments/Condos, Call Centers, Government Facilities and Land Development. -Computer literate. -Ability to work well with diverse groups or individuals. -Demonstrated strategic thinking skills. -Regular and consistent attendance. -Ability to understand financial statements and creating and maintaining budgets. -Management experience. -Holds self and others to high ethical standards.

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About Lloyd Companies

-Maintains a robust construction backlog—recently reported at $317 million—fueling mixed‑use neighborhood projects across the Midwest. -Built signature developments like The Cascade at Falls Park and The Steel District—each combining apartments, offices, hotels, and retail. -Recognized as a top regional employer and family‑led business with a track record of high‑visibility mixed‑use and community‑building projects.

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