Project Manager / Estimator - Commercial Finishing & Wall Systems

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager / Estimator to oversee commercial finishing and exterior/interior wall‑system projects. This role involves managing projects from bid/estimate through completion, ensuring quality, compliance, scheduling, and cost control. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with EIFS, stucco, plaster, acoustic plaster, and other façade or finishing systems, along with strong estimating and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Pre‑Construction

• Review project plans, specifications, and scope for exterior/interior wall and finish‑system work.
• Prepare detailed estimates and bids including labor, materials, subcontractor costs, equipment, and scheduling.
• Develop competitive and accurate project proposals while considering cost-saving opportunities.

Project Management & Execution

• Manage project budgets, cost tracking, and financial oversight throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate subcontractors, materials vendors, and internal crews to ensure timely procurement, delivery, and on‑site execution.
• Oversee project scheduling — establish start dates, milestones, deliverable schedules, and monitor progress.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to assess work progress, quality of workmanship, and adherence to project plans.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and company quality standards.
• Manage contract administration: subcontracts, change orders, invoicing, billing, and documentation (insurance, permits, compliance certificates).
• Handle project close-out tasks including final inspections, punch lists, lien waivers, final billing, and release of holdbacks.

Client & Team Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact for architects, designers, engineers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Communicate project updates, address issues, and coordinate resolution between all stakeholders.

• Proven experience in construction project management and estimating, preferably in exterior/interior wall‑system finishing (stucco, plaster, EIFS, façade systems).

• Strong ability to read, interpret, and manage construction drawings, specifications, and scope documents.
• Solid estimating skills: cost estimating, material takeoffs, labor estimation, subcontractor coordination.
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling, and resource management.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and quality control procedures for finishing/construction work.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proficiency with project management, budgeting, and scheduling software/tools.
• Valid certifications, permits, or licenses (depending on local requirements) — desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on commercial projects involving façade finishes, stucco, EIFS, plaster, or similar systems.
• Background in coordinating subcontractors and vendors for specialized finishing work.
• Experience managing multiple-project portfolios across a region, such as the East Coast.