Orion Placement · 10 hours ago
Project Manager/Estimator
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expOrion Placement is a mid-size restoration construction and commercial concrete contractor known for integrity and performance. They are seeking a Project Manager/Estimator to manage projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring budget, schedule, and quality targets are met while building relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage one or more projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring budget, schedule, and quality targets are met
Serve as the primary client-facing point of contact and represent the company professionally with owners, architects, and stakeholders
Build and maintain project schedules in coordination with the Project Superintendent
Review contract drawings and specifications and ensure field execution matches the approved documents
Confirm contract drawing sets align with estimating sets and resolve discrepancies early
Lead change order pricing and presentation, including subcontractor buyout, scope review, and confident owner/architect communication
Produce timely, accurate owner billings and support timely payment cycles
Track subcontractor billings and help maintain clean, professional pay app processes
Monitor labor and material costs, interpret job cost reports, and forecast cost-to-complete
Coordinate subcontractors and resolve issues related to delivery, labor, schedule, and payment disputes
Attend project meetings bi-weekly or monthly as needed and drive accountability across the team
Stay alert to upcoming work and communicate pipeline opportunities to leadership
Qualification
Required
5+ years of commercial construction experience (project management and estimating exposure required)
Experience managing a project from start to finish and communicating with owners and architects
Proficiency with estimating software such as PlanSwift (or similar)
Strong skills in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, budgets, schedules, and job cost reports
Confident communicator with strong diplomacy and relationship-building skills
Self-starter mindset with high organization and follow-through
Permanent U.S. work authorization (no sponsorship)
Preferred
Engineering degree preferred, or equivalent technical training plus relevant experience
Benefits
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Company
Orion Placement
As a nimble and technology-driven boutique recruiting firm, we are adept at adapting swiftly for success.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Justin Sofman
Co-Founder
Jon Missirlian
Founder
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