Project Manager​/Estimator - Experienced - Abatement Services; Aurora, IL

Do you think like a business owner, build relationships that last, and take pride in delivering results?

The future at Luse is bright, and we're looking for ambitious, talented professionals to help build it. Join a fifth-generation family business where your contributions matter, your relationships are valued, and you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Let's build our future together.

Luse Contracting Group (  ) is a multifaceted construction services provider headquartered in Aurora, Illinois. Founded by

D. Claude Luse in 1923, we are a fifth-generation family business with more than 100 years of experience and a deeply rooted, values-driven culture.

Through Luse Environmental Services
, we've been a leader in asbestos abatement and environmental contracting since the early 1980s. We've built our reputation on delivering quality work, honoring our commitments, and developing lasting relationships with our customers, employees, and industry partners.

At Luse, we believe our greatest competitive advantage is our people. Our four cultural cornerstones—
Family, Trust, Humility, and Generosity
—guide how we work together and serve our customers. Our vision is to grow our business so that we can have an increasingly positive impact on people and the planet.

We bring a philosophy of continuous improvement to everything we do, constantly seeking better ways to serve our customers, support our employees, and strengthen our business. From asbestos, lead, and mold abatement to selective demolition and other environmental services, our teams take pride in their ability to deliver safe, reliable solutions across a wide range of industries and project environments.

Growing our environmental services business is a key component of Luse's long-term vision, and we're looking for an experienced Project Manager / Estimator to help lead that growth.

In this role, you'll take ownership of environmental projects throughout the Chicagoland market, from identifying opportunities and developing estimates to contract execution, financial management, and successful closeout.

You'll be entrusted with managing an established and growing portfolio of business, with an anticipated annual project volume of $2–4 million once fully established.

We're looking for someone who combines technical expertise with commercial judgment, financial discipline, an unwavering commitment to safety and regulatory compliance, and strong relationship-building skills. You'll be a trusted resource for our customers, an effective collaborator with our field teams, and a key contributor to the continued success of Luse Environmental Services.

Above all, you'll take pride in making Luse the "easy button" for our customers
—someone they can count on to deliver solutions, communicate proactively, and follow through on commitments.

• Identify, estimate, and secure profitable asbestos, lead, mold, demolition, and other environmental projects, developing competitive proposals through site assessments, quantity takeoffs, labor analysis, and careful evaluation of scope and risk.

• Build and maintain relationships with general contractors, facility owners, environmental consultants, and industry partners to generate new opportunities and repeat business.

• Manage an active pipeline of opportunities, negotiate project scope and pricing, and contribute to sales and backlog forecasting.

• Take ownership of projects from initial estimate through final closeout, ensuring safe, compliant execution while delivering on schedule, quality, and profitability…