Estimating and Preconstruction Manager

• Work Schedule:
  
  7:00am – 3:30pm, Monday – Friday
• Reports To:
  
  General Manager
• Status:
  Full-Time, Exempt
• Pay: $ - $ per year

PCI Builders is seeking an experienced Estimating and Project Manager who will serve as the company’s lead estimating professional while also supporting project management activities within a collaborative, growing organization. The primary focus of this role is to lead the residential estimating and preconstruction process, including conducting initial site visits, evaluating project requirements, developing comprehensive scopes of work, preparing accurate estimates, and ultimately taking full ownership of the company’s estimating responsibilities.

In addition to estimating, this individual will work closely with the existing project management team to support projects through completion.

The ideal candidate brings strong residential estimating experience along with a practical understanding of construction and how projects are executed in the field. This role requires someone who can look beyond plans and takeoffs to identify the full scope of a project, anticipate construction needs and challenges, and translate those findings into accurate and complete estimates. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a small-company environment where collaboration, flexibility, accountability, and a willingness to step into different areas of the business are essential to the company’s continued growth.

As PCI Builders prepares for significant growth in 2026, this role is essential to supporting increased project volume, maintaining cost control, and executing projects efficiently. As PCI Builders continues to grow, the responsibilities of this position are expected to evolve, with the long-term goal of allowing the role to become increasingly focused on estimating.

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for residential and commercial projects, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor pricing
• Perform quantity take-offs and review plans, specifications, and bid documents to ensure complete and accurate scopes of work
• Develop project budgets and pricing
• Provide conceptual and schematic estimating during early project phases
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and assist with constructability reviews
• Prepare clear, detailed residential estimates and budgets and provide them to the General Manager in a timely manner to support client-facing proposal development.
• Prepare detailed internal estimates that clearly identify budget allowances for fixtures, finishes, and other selections, enabling the Designer to present client options within the approved budget.

• Manage day-to-day execution of assigned projects from contract award through close-out
• Develop and maintain project schedules and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and inspections
• Track project costs, budgets, and change orders to support financial performance
• Maintain project documentation, reporting, and job records
• Identify and resolve construction, scheduling, and coordination issues
• Ensure work is executed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and company standards

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships from initial in-person meeting through project completion
• Ensure effective and efficient communication, resulting in excellent customer service and a consistently positive client experience
• Provide proactive, transparent, weekly email update to each client regarding project status and scheduling, including a summary of work completed during the week and planned activities for the following week
• Meet with clients on-site at regular intervals, based on the overall project duration, to review progress, address concerns, and obtain timely decisions or input as needed.
• Manage client expectations and address concerns in a timely and professional manner
• Notify clients in advance when work will be performed at their home or property
• Coordinate access scheduling and confirm work dates with clients
• Respond to client inquiries promptly and escalate the concerns to the General Manager when necessary
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