Construction Estimator / Assistant Project Manager

About Hansy Engineering Hansy Engineering Inc. is a growing general construction and engineering company serving residential and commercial clients throughout Maryland and Virginia. Our projects include general construction, renovations, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other residential and commercial improvement work. We are looking for a motivated **Construction Estimator / Assistant Project Manager** who can help take projects from the initial site visit and estimating stage through contract, scheduling, construction, and closeout. This is not an office\-only position. The role combines **estimating, project coordination, customer communication, subcontractor management, and field visits**. We are looking for someone who understands construction, takes ownership of projects, communicates well, and wants to grow into a larger Project Manager role as Hansy Engineering expands. Key Responsibilities Estimating \& Preconstruction * Review construction drawings, specifications, photos, and project scopes * Attend job\-site visits throughout Maryland and Virginia * Evaluate existing site conditions and help develop project scopes * Perform quantity takeoffs * Prepare labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost estimates * Request and compare subcontractor and supplier quotations * Assist with developing project budgets and pricing * Prepare professional estimates and proposals for customers * Identify scope gaps, exclusions, constructability issues, and potential project risks * Follow up on outstanding proposals and estimates * Assist management with contract preparation and project award Project Management \& Coordination * Assist with projects from signed contract through final completion * Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, field crews, customers, and inspectors * Develop and maintain project schedules * Coordinate material purchasing and deliveries * Track project costs against original estimates * Prepare pricing for change orders and additional work * Coordinate permits and inspections * Assist with RFIs, submittals, and project documentation * Maintain job\-site photos and project records * Communicate schedule changes, delays, and project issues to management and customers * Monitor subcontractor progress and workmanship * Visit active projects regularly to verify progress and site conditions * Assist with progress billing information * Help complete punch lists and project closeout * Help ensure projects are completed according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations Qualifications * **2–5 years of construction estimating, project coordination, assistant project management, or related construction experience** * Ability to read and understand construction drawings * Ability to perform construction takeoffs and prepare estimates * General understanding of construction materials, labor, subcontracting, and project sequencing * Strong organization and time\-management skills * Comfortable managing several projects or estimates simultaneously * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Comfortable communicating directly with customers, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and field personnel * Ability and willingness to travel to construction sites throughout Maryland and Virginia * Valid driver's license * Ability to work independently in a home\-based environment * Authorized to work in the United States Preferred Qualifications * Residential construction experience * Commercial construction experience * Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or other MEP construction experience * Experience obtaining and evaluating subcontractor bids * Experience coordinating subcontractors in the field * Experience with permits and inspections * Experience preparing construction change orders * Experience tracking project costs and budgets * Experience with construction estimating or project\-management software * Bachelor's or associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field A college degree is **preferred but not required**. Relevant hands\-on construction experience will be strongly considered. Compensation \& Perks * **$40,000–$50,000 annual salary**, depending on experience * **Performance bonus based on successful project completion** * Company vehicle available for qualifying project\-related travel * Approved mileage reimbursement when a personal vehicle is used for business travel * Phone allowance * Opportunity for increased responsibility and compensation as the company grows Schedule \& Travel Typical working hours are approximately: **Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM** Construction schedules may occasionally require earlier starts, later coordination, or **Saturday work**. This is a **home\-based position**, but regular travel to active job sites, customers, suppliers, subcontractors, inspections, and project meetings throughout **Maryland and Virginia** is an important part of the job. **This is not a fully remote desk position.** Career Growth Hansy Engineering is growing, and we want this position to grow with the company. The intended career path is: **Construction Estimator / Assistant Project Manager → Project Manager → Senior Project Manager / Operations Management** The right candidate will have the opportunity to take on increasingly independent responsibility for estimating and managing projects. What Success Looks Like Over time, the successful candidate should be able to receive a new project opportunity and help independently move it through: **Site Visit → Scope Development → Takeoff → Subcontractor Pricing → Estimate → Proposal → Contract → Project Setup → Scheduling → Construction Coordination → Inspection → Closeout** The goal is to develop someone who can take ownership of projects rather than simply complete assigned administrative tasks. Indeed Screening Questions * How many years of construction estimating or project\-management experience do you have? * What types of residential and/or commercial construction projects have you worked on? * Are you comfortable reading construction drawings and performing quantity takeoffs? * Describe one construction project that you personally estimated or helped manage from beginning to completion. * What was the approximate contract value of the largest project you have estimated or managed? * Have you requested and compared subcontractor bids before? * Have you coordinated subcontractors or construction crews in the field? * Do you have experience with electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or other MEP scopes? * What estimating, takeoff, or project\-management software have you used? * Are you comfortable regularly traveling to projects throughout Maryland and Virginia? * Do you have a valid driver's license? * Are you comfortable working from home when you are not visiting project sites? * Are you available to occasionally work Saturdays when required by a project? * What is your desired annual salary? * When would you be available to start? **Hansy Engineering Inc.** **Maryland \& Virginia** **Start Date: ASAP** Pay: $40,000\.00 \- $50,000\.00 per year Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baltimore, MD 21202