Assistant Project Manager at Margolis

Assistant Project Manager / Estimator (PM-in-Training)

Commercial Landscape Construction

Margolis Company, Roseville, MN (Twin Cities) | Full-time

Margolis is growing, and we’re building bench strength in estimating and project management. This is a PM-in-training role, not a purely administrative position. You’ll own real deliverables (takeoffs, RFQs, submittals, CO documentation) and manage smaller projects (typically under $100K) with Senior PM oversight, with a clear path to grow into a lead Project Manager role.

• 1) Estimating and bidding execution (own)
  • Own quantity takeoffs for commercial landscape/site projects
  • Own vendor and subcontractor RFQs, follow-up, and quote leveling
  • Support building the estimate (cost codes/assemblies, bid forms, scope letters) and final bid submission
• 2) Submittals and project documentation (own)
  • Own submittals: collect, assemble, submit, track, and manage resubmissions (including portals as needed)
  • Support RFI drafting and tracking as needed
• 3) Change order documentation (own)
  • Own CO documentation and backup so approvals move fast (pricing requests, supporting detail, routing)
  • Support PMs with project updates and internal tracking so communication is consistent
• 4) Small project management (own, with Sr PM oversight)
  • Manage smaller projects under $100K, including basic schedule coordination, stakeholder communication as assigned, documentation, and closeout
  • Escalate risk early and stay aligned with Sr PM direction on scope, budget, and CO strategy

• Bids submitted on time
• All key sub and vendor quotes received before bid date
• Submittals processed within 1 month of project award
• Change order documentation prepared and ready for approval within 5 days
• Small projects stay organized, communicated, and profitable with no surprises

• 1 to 3 years experience in commercial construction estimating and/or assistant PM support (landscape or site construction preferred)
• Strong takeoff skills and follow-through with vendors and subs
• Organized, deadline-driven, and detail-focused (do it right the first time)
• Coachable, wants to grow into a lead PM role, and is comfortable being held to standards
• Clear communicator who keeps work moving and escalates issues early

• High-quality commercial landscape construction with real complexity (GC coordination, portals, submittals, COs)
• Strong team support and clear standards built around “dependable excellence”
• Flexible work schedule to fit your life (opportunity to work from home or flex hours)

• Salary (good-faith range): $50,000 to $65,000
• 100% company-paid health and dental insurance for the employee
• Medical Flex Spending Plan
• 401(k) with 3% company contribution
• Profit sharing
• 12 paid holidays (6 company holidays plus 6 floating holidays)
• Generous paid time off