Project Manager / Estimator
Company: K&M Concrete Construction Inc.
Location: Edgerton, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: $120,000 - $188,500 total compensation package
Experience: Minimum 3+ years of concrete construction project management and estimating experience
About the Role
K&M Concrete Construction Inc. is seeking a Project Manager / Estimator to lead assigned concrete construction projects from estimate through closeout. This role owns the business side of assigned projects, including estimating, planning, financial performance, customer communication, documentation, and closeout.
The Project Manager / Estimator works closely with the Superintendent as a parallel project leader to build the plan, support field execution, protect margin, and deliver safe, predictable, and profitable results.
What You’ll Do
· Lead assigned projects from opportunity review and estimating through planning, execution, billing, reporting, customer communication, and closeout.
· Work with the Takeoff Specialist to review quantities, drawings, specifications, and scope while owning the final estimate.
· Build labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, logistics, risk, and schedule assumptions that support accurate budgets and profitable execution.
· Partner with Superintendents to align constructability, manpower planning, sequencing, procurement, equipment, production assumptions, and schedule performance.
· Manage RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, procurement, purchase orders, vendor coordination, change orders, billing, cost tracking, forecasting, WIP reporting, documentation, and closeout.
· Protect project margins through proactive planning, forecasting, cost control, change management, and risk identification.
· Maintain strong customer relationships through clear communication, responsiveness, problem-solving, and follow-through.
· Mentor Interns, Project Engineers, and Assistant Project Managers through coaching, project exposure, and daily example.
What Success Looks Like
· Projects are delivered safely, profitably, and predictably.
· Estimates reflect real costs, risks, production assumptions, and execution strategies.
· The Project Manager and Superintendent operate as a unified leadership team.
· RFIs, submittals, billing, change management, forecasting, and closeout are timely and organized.
· Customers experience strong communication, trust, and follow-through after award.
Required Qualifications
· Minimum 3+ years of concrete construction project management and estimating experience.
· Strong understanding of concrete construction means and methods.
· Ability to read plans, specifications, contracts, schedules, and construction documents.
· Experience managing budgets, forecasting, procurement, RFIs, submittals, change orders, billing, and closeout.
· Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities in both office and field environments.
Preferred Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Concrete Industry Management, or related field.
· OSHA 30 or equivalent safety training.
· Experience with commercial, industrial, agricultural, transportation, energy, manufacturing, data center, or mission-critical concrete projects.
· Experience using Bluebeam, Spectrum, ProCore, Microsoft Excel, and related construction technology.
What We’re Looking For
The right person for this role brings ownership, accountability, financial discipline, clear communication, customer focus, organization, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving. This person works well with Superintendents, field leaders, internal teams, customers, vendors, and trade partners.
Authority
The Project Manager / Estimator may procure labor, materials, equipment, services, and subcontracted work needed to execute assigned projects within approved project budgets and company policies. This role is expected to exercise sound judgment, maintain financial discipline, and manage contract risk.
Why Join K&M?
K&M Concrete Construction Inc. is a growing commercial concrete contractor that values safety, ownership, teamwork, strong customer relationships, and the development of future leaders. This role is a key seat in helping deliver excellent work while building the next generation of project leadership.
Apply
If you have concrete construction project management and estimating experience and want to take ownership of meaningful projects with a strong team, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $188,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Ability to Commute:
- Edgerton, MN 56128 (Required)
Work Location: In person
