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
Equal Employment Opportunity
BLUESTONE COMMUNICATIONS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, BLUESTONE COMMUNICATIONS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. BLUESTONE COMMUNICATIONS expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of BLUESTONE COMMUNICATIONS’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
