KE&G Construction, Inc., a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager/Estimator in our Southern Arizona Division. At KE&G, we focus on our employee-owners' growth and development with new and exciting projects while collaborating with dynamic colleagues.

Our Project Managers experience a challenging and growth-focused work environment that encourages innovation, mentorship, and continuous development. This role is ideal for someone looking to make a significant impact—on projects, people, and their own career

What You’ll Be Doing:

Project Estimator Duties (Include but are not limited to):

Innovative and Creative Approach to Building Projects
- Risk analysis
- Prepare and submit estimates in compliance with contract documents
- Complete understanding of the plans, specs, and scope of work
- Mentor and supervise Project Engineers/Assistant Estimators with:
  - RFP’s to subs and vendors
  - Coordinate Quantity Take-Offs
  - Subcontractor and Vendor quotes review
  - Prepare and attend project hand-off meeting

Project Manager Duties (Include but are not limited to):

Manage Project - Team Support - Assist All (KE&G, Subs, Owners, Etc.)
- Attend project meetings
- Discuss safety, quality, schedule, and productivity with the Team
- Job cost tracking & monthly forecast
- Prepare and submit pay application
- Finalize unresolved issues
- Mentor and supervise Project Engineers with:
  - Review Sub Pay Apps
  - Prepare and submit change orders
  - RFI's
  - Project Closeout documents required by owner & KE&G
- All other duties assigned. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Infrastructure: Highways, roadways, and bridges, underground utilities, earthwork, concrete, and paving.
Utilities: Wastewater treatment plants, booster treatment plants, water treatment plants, and reservoir rehabilitation
Job Order Contracts (JOC): Experience with JOC projects preferred
Development: Site development and related infrastructure work
Experience with asphalt is a plus
Demonstrated longevity in previous roles

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Regularly required to sit, use hands, talk/hear, and operate computers.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and navigate active construction sites.
Work both in office and field environments; outdoors in varied weather conditions.
Exposure to dust, machinery, noise, uneven terrain, and site-related conditions.
Occasional extended hours may be necessary to meet project deadlines.

Why KE&G?
At KE&G, we believe in building more than just projects—we build people. Our commitment to professional growth, collaboration, and innovation sets us apart.
Benefits:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Become a KE&G Employee-Owner!
Competitive Salary + Annual Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee-Specific Development Plans
Medical Insurance (BCBS – HSA & PPO Options)
Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account (with company contributions)
Flexible Spending Account
Supplemental Insurance: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
Company Events: Annual Picnic, Employee Choice Awards, Boot Bucks, and More!

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Are you ready to take your commercial construction career to the next level and join a team that values ownership, leadership, and innovation?
Apply today to join KE&G and be part of Constructing Our Legacy!

About the company

KE&G Construction builds essential infrastructure in the Southwest, focusing on heavy civil and commercial projects such as roads, bridges, utilities, flood control, and water systems. Its work is executed through a dedicated team of employee-owners who directly share in the company’s success, reflecting the firm’s ESOP structure. The company operates in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas and recently added a commercial division to diversify its portfolio. What sets KE&G apart is its transition from a local homebuilder to a 100% employee-owned heavy civil contractor, creating a culture of accountability and long-term commitment to projects and communities. Its goal is to expand its regional footprint while delivering reliable infrastructure work through a fully engaged, employee-owned workforce.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tucson, Arizona

Founded

1972

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

KE&G said August 2026 bidding topped $400 million, supporting 2027 backlog.
The company added more than 650 workers and reinvested $6 million into fleet.
2026 safety awards and USA TODAY Top Workplace recognition improve recruiting and retention.

What critics are saying

KE&G still depends heavily on Arizona and New Mexico public works bidding.
Commercial division expansion in 2026 adds execution risk against established general contractors.
If ADOT and municipal award flow slows, backlog could shrink before 2027.

What makes KE&G Construction, Inc. unique

100% employee-owned since 2014, with 600+ employee-owners across the Southwest.
Self-performs earthwork, underground utilities, paving, and structural concrete across civil and commercial jobs.
Blue Diamond Legacy Holdings backs KE&G with a 2026 future headquarters and growth capital.

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Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Flexible Spending Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability

KE&G Construction, Inc.

Project Manager/Estimator - Heavy Civil

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