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Senior Estimator / Project Manager

Niagara Falls, New York Permanent USD125,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
As a Senior Estimator / Project Manager in Niagara, you will lead projects from bid through closeout by combining estimating expertise with hands-on project management responsibility across heavy civil and building construction. Join a well-established, privately held construction contractor where you will directly influence project outcomes, profitability, scheduling, quality, and client satisfaction.
  • End-to-End Project Ownership
  • Broad Construction Exposure and Career Growth

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a privately held construction contractor that self-performs a significant portion of its work using company crews and equipment. The organization delivers projects across heavy civil infrastructure, highways, bridges, underground utilities, site development, municipal/public works, and commercial building construction, providing employees with direct ownership, decision-making authority, and visibility into the results of their work

Job Description

As a Senior Estimator / Project Manager in Niagara, you will:

  • Review plans, specifications, addenda, and bid documents to develop complete project estimates.
  • Prepare quantity takeoffs, unit-price estimates, and detailed construction budgets.
  • Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier proposals.
  • Develop production rates and pricing strategies for self-performed work.
  • Manage awarded projects from contract execution through final closeout.
  • Maintain responsibility for project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and profit margins.
  • Coordinate with field leadership on labor, equipment, production, and scheduling activities.
  • Lead change order management, project documentation, RFIs, submittals, and owner communications.
  • Process owner billings, requisitions, and project financial reporting.
  • Support safety, quality, and project closeout activities.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Estimator / Project Manager should have:

  • Six (6)+ years of combined estimating and project management experience in heavy civil or building construction, or equivalent progressive construction experience.
  • Proven success estimating and securing competitively bid construction projects.
  • Strong understanding of construction cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and margin management.
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and related construction technology tools.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites and meetings.
  • Experience with estimating and project management platforms such as HeavyBid, Bid2Win, AGTEK, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam, or similar software preferred

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to own projects from estimate through completion.
  • Direct interaction with leadership and decision-makers.
  • Annual performance bonus tied to bid results and project performance.
  • Vehicle allowance and fuel reimbursement.
  • Health insurance support.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Paid time off and company holidays.
  • Company-provided technology and software tools.



Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000 annually, plus performance bonus and vehicle allowance.

Location: Niagara Falls, New York area.

Work Arrangement: Full-time, on-site.

Travel: Regional travel to project sites, pre-bid meetings, and client meetings required

Contact
Jordan Siok
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7136249

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Where
Niagara Falls
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jordan Siok
Job Reference
JN-102026-7136249
 

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