Commercial Construction Project Manager / Estimator

Commercial Construction Project Manager / Estimator

Location: Farmingdale, NY

Salary: $100,000–$150,000, depending on experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

An established specialty construction contractor is seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Project Manager / Estimator to join its team in Farmingdale, NY.

The company specializes in commercial roofing, waterproofing, and building envelope projects throughout the NYC metropolitan area.

Approximately 95% of the work is performed in the Farmingdale office, with occasional travel into NYC for site visits, project meetings, and field coordination.

We are seeking a construction professional with strong commercial project management experience who can oversee projects while supporting estimating, budgeting, and bidding activities.

Commercial roofing or waterproofing experience is highly desirable but not required. Candidates with backgrounds in general contracting, specialty subcontracting, and commercial construction are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from planning through completion.

• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and field personnel.

• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project requirements.

• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and cost controls.

• Assist with estimating, quantity takeoffs, bid preparation, and pricing.

• Review proposals, change orders, and subcontractor costs.

• Monitor project performance, timelines, and financial results.

• Identify potential scope gaps, project risks, and cost overruns.

• Maintain communication with clients, project teams, and company leadership.

• Attend occasional NYC site visits and project meetings.

• Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience.

• Experience working for a general contractor or specialty subcontractor.

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

• Experience managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and vendors.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and construction management software.

• Ability to work primarily from the Farmingdale office.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial roofing, waterproofing, or building envelope experience.

• Construction estimating, bidding, or quantity takeoff experience.

• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu, Procore, or similar software.

• Experience managing commercial construction projects in the NYC metropolitan area.

• Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of $100,000–$150,000, depending on experience.

• Employer-paid medical coverage for the employee.

• 401(k) with company contribution.

• Paid time off and company holidays.

• Potential performance-based compensation.

• Long-term growth opportunities with an established specialty contractor.

• All inquiries will be handled confidentially.