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Project Manager/Estimator

The Misch Group, Dumfries, VA, United States


Project Manager / Estimator
Location: Dumfries, VA | Service Area: DC/MD/VA Metro Area

About the Company
We are an established commercial stone masonry subcontractor that has been delivering high-quality craftsmanship for over three decades. Specializing exclusively in commercial construction, we focus on both new construction and restoration projects throughout the DC/MD/VA region. Our scope of work includes:

Custom-cut granite and marble facades and flooring

Rubble and building stone facades

Ceramic and porcelain tile installations (small portion of total work)

Certified as a DBE/MBE in VA, MD, and through WMATA, this union-affiliated contractor is experienced in handling large-scale, government-backed projects and restoration work.

Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Project Manager/Estimator to join our team. This role involves both estimating project costs and managing awarded contracts from inception through completion. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and capable of working collaboratively across teams.

Estimator Responsibilities

Utilize Bluebeam for digital takeoffs

Analyze bid documents, including drawings, specifications, and scope sheets

Prepare takeoff reports, detailed estimates, and formal bid proposals

Contact vendors and suppliers to obtain pricing

Follow up with clients regarding submitted bids

Project Manager Responsibilities

Review and understand contract scopes

Coordinate submittals in collaboration with general contractors

Manage material procurement and order tracking

Organize job folders and submittal packages for the field team

Facilitate communication between general contractors and internal office/field staff

Handle monthly billing processes and lien waivers

Oversee project closeout, punch list resolution, and final invoicing

Compensation & Benefits

Starting Salary: $65,000

Health and Dental Insurance

Two weeks of paid vacation

Annual performance-based bonuses

Why Join the Team?
Collaborative Work Culture
A close-knit office environment where employees communicate openly and frequently. Most office staff have been with the company for over 15 years, fostering a supportive and team-oriented atmosphere.

Work‑Life Balance
While the role is fully in‑person, the company recognizes the importance of personal time. Occasional days off are supported to accommodate personal responsibilities.

Exciting, High‑Profile Projects
We are regularly involved in prestigious projects for government agencies such as the Architect of the Capitol, WMATA, and the National Park Service. Notable past and current projects include:

Stone installation at metro stations for Silver Line Phase I

Historic façade restoration at a 1930s building on K Street

Stone veneer work on the South Capitol Street Bridge

Repairs to granite pillars at the WWII Memorial

Rehabilitation of 30,000+ linear feet of historic stone guard walls along the George Washington Memorial Parkway

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