Estimator Project Manager

Estimator Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Estimator Project Manager with a strong background in civil construction estimation and project management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for seeking and completing bid opportunities, estimating projects, managing bid pricing, and coordinating pre-construction meetings. This role requires a proactive individual who can effectively communicate and coordinate between project managers, field, and office support teams to ensure successful project execution.

• Seek out and complete bid opportunities through client relationships, networking opportunities, public/private postings, assigned bid opportunities, and other means.
• Estimate projects for bid submittal by reviewing plans and specifications, calculating quantities, performing takeoffs, gathering subcontractor quotes and submittals, constructing the bid package, and creating the bid submittal.
• Manage bid pricing from all vendors.
• Qualify all subcontractor and supplier quotes ensuring that the quantities and pricing are accurate per the bid documents.
• Coordinate pre-construction meetings for awarded projects to ensure communication and coordination between project managers, field, and office support.
• Identify, quantify, and communicate potential production and cost uncertainties to ensure all risks are understood and addressed.
• Perform accurate and consistent take-offs from project drawings.
• Develop and maintain lasting relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Estimate and manage multiple projects.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, subcontractor management, budgeting, scheduling, quality control, and project closeout.
• Obtain necessary permits and licensing.
• Handle financial budgeting, ongoing processing, tracking, and reporting.
• Manage costs by tracking labor, equipment, and materials.
• Coordinate billing with the Accountant to ensure accuracy of invoicing, preparation of payables, accounts receivable collections, approval of accounts payable, and management of over/under billing monthly.
• Use appropriate resources to troubleshoot any project issues.
• Seek approval for all project change orders before work begins and manage changes to maintain profitability.

• College degree or related field
• 5+ years of experience in civil construction estimation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience in estimating software, BDw preferred

• Experience with estimation, construction, project management, construction management, budgeting, and estimating software
• Knowledge of civil construction, RFIs, submittal drawings, construction estimating, commercial construction, blueprints, pricing, preconstruction, and quoting

This role is primarily office-based, with occasional site visits. The work environment is steady and supportive, stemming from a family-owned business with over 60 years of history. It offers a healthy work environment and the opportunity to work on diverse and engaging projects.

This is a Permanent position based out of Wilmington, DE.

The pay range for this position is $90,000.00 - $/yr.

Full scale benefits, bonus options

This is a fully onsite position in Wilmington, DE.

This position is anticipated to close on May 11, 2026.

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.