Commercial Project Manager / Estimator – Tenant Improvements & Remodels

River City Builders SA • Full-time • Schertz, Texas, United States • $80,000 - $95,000 / year • 1w ago

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Project Manager / Estimator who knows how to estimate a tenant finish-out, manage the job, work directly with subcontractors, and keep the client happy.

We are a commercial General Contractor primarily serving San Antonio, Austin, and the surrounding Central South Texas area, with projects throughout Texas, including Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, and the Rio Grande Valley.

Our primary work consists of:

Commercial tenant improvements and finish-outs
Retail remodels
Restaurant construction and remodels
Commercial renovations
Occasional ground-up commercial construction

We are looking for someone who has real-world experience estimating and managing this type of work.

This Is NOT Just an Estimating Position

The person in this role will work closely with our owner and take ownership of projects from initial estimate through completion.

We need someone who understands that commercial estimating isn't simply putting numbers into a spreadsheet.

You need to be able to look at a set of plans, understand the scope, recognize what is missing, anticipate the actual work required in the field, obtain realistic subcontractor and material pricing, and ultimately put together a bid that allows the company to successfully build the project.

The right person will also be capable of managing the project, and working with superintendents, after the contract is signed.

Responsibilities

Estimating / Preconstruction

Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, and site conditions
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs
Develop complete project estimates and budgets
Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing
Understand subcontractor scopes and identify missing or duplicated scopes
Identify exclusions, assumptions, allowances, and potential project risks
Develop proposals and scopes of work
Assist with pre-bid meetings and site visits
Communicate with owners, architects, designers, vendors, and subcontractors during the estimating process
Help determine realistic construction costs and project timelines

Project Management

Manage commercial projects from contract through completion
Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers
Develop and maintain project schedules
Monitor project costs and profitability
Review of subcontractor invoices and project expenses
Manage change orders and additional work
Communicate with owners, clients, architects, and other project stakeholders
Conduct jobsite visits and monitor progress
Identify problems early and develop practical solutions
Coordinate inspections and project closeout
Maintain project documentation
Help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the client's expectations

Business Development

As the position develops, we expect this person to help generate additional work by:

Maintaining relationships with existing commercial clients
Developing relationships with property managers, brokers, tenants, vendors, and other industry contacts
Following up on potential projects
Participating in networking and client meetings
Identifying opportunities for additional work and repeat business

The Experience We Need

Required:

3–5+ years of commercial construction experience
Demonstrated experience estimating tenant improvements, finish-outs, remodels, or renovations
Strong understanding of commercial construction means and methods
Ability to read and understand construction drawings
Experience performing takeoffs and building complete commercial estimates
Experience obtaining and evaluating subcontractor pricing
Experience managing commercial construction projects
Strong understanding of subcontractor scopes and trade coordination
Strong communication and organizational skills
Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Highly Preferred:

Retail construction experience
Restaurant construction experience
Experience with occupied-space remodels
Experience estimating projects where plans and scopes require significant interpretation
Experience working directly with commercial clients
Experience generating repeat business from existing clients

Important: The Type of Estimating/Project Management Experience Matters

We are specifically looking for someone who understands commercial tenant improvements, finish-outs, retail, restaurant, and remodel construction. If your experience has primarily been in another area outside of this, this may not be the right position.

Our estimating process is currently primarily Excel-based, so we are less concerned with whether you know a particular estimating software program and much more concerned with whether you actually understand how to build a complete and accurate commercial estimate.

Location & Travel

Our primary market is San Antonio, Austin, and Central South Texas, with projects throughout Texas, including Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, and the Rio Grande Valley.

This position will require periodic travel to project sites and client meetings.

Apply

If you believe your experience matches what we're looking for, please submit your resume.

Please note when applying: If your application is accepted please be prepared to provide examples of commercial tenant improvement, retail, restaurant, or remodel projects you have personally estimated and/or managed, including approximate project values.

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of the entire process—from the first set of plans to the final punch list.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Application Question(s):

What types of construction have you personally estimated?
Approximately what percentage of your estimating experience has been commercial tenant improvement, finish-out, retail, restaurant, or remodel work? (0–25%, 26–50%, 51–75%, 76–100%)
Have you personally managed commercial projects after estimating them? (Yes - Frequently, Yes - Occasionally, or No)

Experience: