Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Project Estimator – Pre-Construction and Estimating
Drive Success. Deliver Excellence. Build Relationships. Who You Are: You’re a driven, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. You’re motivated to outperform expectations, deliver exceptional client service, and lead pre-construction processes that set projects up for success. You are:
- Strategic and Client-Focused : A proactive problem solver who builds trust and consistently delivers value.
- Technically Skilled : Confident in managing every detail of budgets, estimates, and project transitions with precision.
- Results-driven : Energized by tight deadlines and complex challenges, always pushing for better outcomes.
- A Relationship Builder : You excel at managing client and subcontractor relationships while ensuring every stakeholder is aligned.
- Committed to Excellence : Continuously learning and adapting to exceed industry standards and client expectations.
Who We Are: Hotel Rehabs is a boutique general contractor transforming iconic hotel brands—Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, and IHG—into world-class hospitality destinations. Recognized as one of Inc. 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, we are a team of experts driven to deliver quality projects on time, on budget, and above expectations. We foster a high-energy, collaborative culture where precision, ownership, and client satisfaction drive success.
What You’ll Do: As a
Pre-Construction and Estimating Project Manager , you’ll own the business development, estimating, and pre-construction processes, ensuring seamless project transitions and delivering outstanding client service. Your key responsibilities include:
- Client and Sales Management : Develop competitive budgets and estimates valued at $1 M - $5 M in scope, contribute to bid calendars, and maintain strong client relationships.
- Project Coordination : Collaborate with the pre-construction and estimating team to compile vendor and subcontractor proposals, clarify scopes, and manage RFIs and submittals.
- Financial Oversight : Ensure proposals meet target gross margins, maintaining profitability throughout the buyout phase.
- Brand Standards : Stay updated on hotel brand standards and ADA compliance, ensuring estimates meet design and operational requirements.
- Information Management : Perform on-site and digital takeoffs, organize project contacts, and maintain accurate records.
- Client Development : Represent Hotel Rehabs at client meetings, site visits, and kick-off events, consistently enhancing client satisfaction and retention.
What You Bring: - 3-6 years of experience in estimating or pre-construction in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- General contractor or subcontractor experience is highly preferred, with hotel construction or tenant improvement experience a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Finance, or Business Management, or equivalent experience.
- Proficiency in estimating and project management software, plus Microsoft 365 skills.
- Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage complex processes with accuracy and thrive under pressure.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% for site visits and client meetings.
Why Join Hotel Rehabs?- Ownership and Impact : Be part of a team where your expertise drives success
- Rewarding Career Path : Competitive salary with growth opportunities in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
- Comprehensive Benefits : Healthcare (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) with company match, company paid STD/LTD/Life Insurance, FSA/DFSA Plan, HSA options, and TSA Pre-Check
- Dynamic Culture : A high-energy, collaborative team committed to delivering exceptional results.
- Flexible Work Options : Hybrid or fully remote opportunities based on location, with a preference for candidates near Cincinnati, Chicago, or Phoenix.
Reflected below is the base salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors including but not limited to academic achievements, skills and experience. The range listed just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
- Compensation range: $90,000 - $135,000
If you’re a results-driven professional ready to excel in client service, master tight deadlines, and deliver outstanding project outcomes,
apply now . At Hotel Rehabs, your expertise drives our success, and every project is an opportunity to lead, innovate, and outperform.
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