Construction Project Manager​/Estimator

Ranjo Contractors, Inc. is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Estimator/Project Manager to join our team in Redlands, CA. We are a family-owned and operated contracting company with over 20 years of experience delivering quality work across new home construction, commercial build-outs, renovations, and ADUs. We take pride in our craftsmanship and the relationships we build with our clients.

This is a leadership position responsible for guiding projects from initial estimating through completion. The ideal candidate will take ownership of budgets, schedules, and project coordination while providing clear direction to crews and subcontractors and maintaining strong communication with clients. Success in this role requires sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to manage both the financial and operational details of construction projects.

• $35-45 per hour
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off - vacation, sick & holidays
• Room for growth

• Company cell phone
• Company vehicle (after successful completion of 90 day probation)

• Meeting with new and potential clients to identify and secure new business opportunities in the construction market.
• Submitting proposals and securing contracts
• Creating a safe work environment and enforcing safety regulations
• Lead the estimating and bid preparation process for commercial and residential construction projects of varying size and complexity
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and comprehensive cost analyses from plans, specifications, bid documents, and change order processing
• Develop accurate, competitive, and profitable estimates that align with company objectives
• Review plans before construction begins to identify potential problems and recommend ways to save time and money while meeting project requirements and maintaining quality and safety.
• Build and maintain relationships with general contractors, owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate subcontractor and vendor pricing
• Participate in project meetings and relaying all necessary information to the office staff
• Track market conditions, labor trends, and material pricing to ensure estimating accuracy
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of job costing principles
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure timely and profitable delivery.
• Experience with contracting and subcontracting work on multi-million dollar projects
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
• Keep track of daily activity to report to office staff for for record keeping and project invoicing
• Creating project schedules and timelines

• Must have 5 years experience in construction project managing and construction estimating
• Ability to read, interpret, and accurately convey project plans.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to stay organized, manage time, work with numbers, negotiate, and solve problems.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project delivery methods
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred, but equivalent industry experience will be considered
• OSHA training, scheduling experience, and established local subcontractor relationships
• Familiarity with computers and software programs for job costing, scheduling, and estimating
• Spanish speaking preferred but not required
• Regular attendance is required
• Valid CA drivers license is required

This role requires that you are able to lift objects that weigh up to 50 pounds, climb a ladder, squat, kneel, twist, bend, and work above head and below waist. Exposed to work in outdoor and indoor weather conditions. Ability to sit for long periods, stand, walk, climb stairs and use of hands, fingers, wrists, and arms. Travel to jobsites will be necessary and would require the ability to walk on uneven unclean terrain for several hours.

• Must be able to commute to office located in Redlands, CA daily
• Must be able to commute to projects located is various locations in Southern CA (including San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, Los Angeles, etc. counties)

• Full Time

• Monday through Friday, weekends occasionally
• 40 - 60 hours a week

The selected candidate will be subject to a…