Bluestone Communications is seeking an experienced Communications Construction Project Manager / Estimator to support the planning, estimating, execution, and successful delivery of communications infrastructure projects. This role combines pre-construction estimating responsibilities with post-award project management and serves as a key link between clients, operations, field personnel, vendors, and company leadership.
The ideal candidate will have experience in structured cabling, fiber optics, security systems, CCTV, access control, audiovisual systems, and wireless infrastructure. The successful candidate will be capable of developing competitive project estimates, managing project financials, coordinating field operations, and maintaining strong customer relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
Essential Responsibilities
Estimating & Pre-Construction
- Review plans, specifications, bid documents, and customer requirements.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and develop labor and material estimates.
- Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
- Prepare detailed proposals, budgets, and bid submissions.
- Identify project risks and opportunities.
- Participate in pre-bid meetings, site surveys, and customer discovery sessions.
- Assist with value engineering and development of alternative solutions.
- Maintain current pricing databases and estimating resources.
Project Management
- Manage projects from award through closeout.
- Develop project schedules, procurement plans, manpower forecasts, and budgets.
- Coordinate field personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, and customer representatives.
- Monitor project costs, labor productivity, and financial performance.
- Process RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
- Lead project meetings and customer communications.
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements and company standards.
- Support project testing, commissioning, and closeout activities.
Business Development & Client Relations
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with customers, general contractors, and industry partners.
- Identify opportunities for additional work and change orders.
- Assist with client presentations and project pursuits.
- Support company growth initiatives and strategic objectives.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum 2 years of experience in project management, estimating, or construction management.
- Experience with low-voltage systems, structured cabling, telecommunications, or security systems.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to job sites as required.
Preferred
- 5+ years of communications infrastructure project experience.
- Union construction environment experience.
- BICSI certifications (Technician, RTPM, or RCDD).
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification.
- PMP Certification.
Technical Experience
- Structured Cabling Systems
- Fiber Optic Infrastructure
- CCTV and Video Surveillance Systems
- Access Control Systems
- Wireless Infrastructure Solutions
- Audiovisual Systems
- Data Center Infrastructure
Software Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Excel
- Bluebeam Revu
- Spectrum Construction Software
- Procore (Preferred)
- AutoCAD (Preferred)
Work Environment:
This job is fully in person, on site.
Salary:
$100,000 - $130,000 DOE
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
