Project Manager

Overview

We're hiring a Project Manager / Estimator to lead heavy-civil, sitework, and infrastructure projects throughout Grove City and the greater Columbus suburbs. This hybrid role manages both pre-construction estimating and full project execution, ensuring accurate bids, efficient field operations, and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate brings strong civil construction experience and the ability to coordinate crews, budgets, schedules, and client communication across multiple active projects.

Key ResponsibilitiesEstimating & Pre-Construction

• Review drawings and scope documents for earthwork, utilities, concrete, paving, and site-development projects.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor scopes, and contingencies.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for earthmoving, concrete, asphalt, and utility systems.
• Collaborate with engineers and clients to clarify scope and propose value-engineering options.
• Maintain historical pricing data to improve accuracy and competitiveness of future bids.

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop project execution plans, resource allocations, procurement schedules, and site logistics.
• Coordinate equipment, subcontractors, crews, and suppliers to ensure efficient project starts.
• Utilize digital tools for planning, progress tracking, and reporting.

Project Execution & Field Oversight

• Supervise field operations to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, safety, and quality standards.
• Identify scope changes, troubleshoot on-site challenges, and implement timely corrective actions.
• Enforce safety protocols and maintain industry-standard compliance across all work activities.

Budget Control & Reporting

• Track job costs vs. estimate for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Manage change orders and communicate cost or schedule impacts to stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, including daily logs, progress reports, equipment logs, and close-out records.

Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as main contact for clients, subcontractors, inspectors, and internal teams.
• Present bids, clarify assumptions, and support negotiations.
• Coordinate pre-construction planning with field execution to maintain alignment and performance expectations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy-civil, site-development, earthwork, utilities, concrete, paving, or related civil construction work.
• Strong ability to read and interpret civil plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Skilled in estimating: quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, bid preparation, scheduling, and budget control.
• Experienced in project management, crew coordination, resource allocation, and field oversight.
• Familiarity with modern civil construction tech, including GPS-guided equipment and digital field tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Strong financial and analytical abilities for budgeting and cost tracking.
• Valid driver's license and ability to visit and manage job sites.

Why Join

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Generous Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays + Parental & Birth Recovery Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing & Employer Match
• Performance Bonus Program
• Wellness Reimbursement & EAP
• Supportive company culture focused on long-term growth

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80, $105,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person