Transportation Project Manager -Estimator

Job Summary

• We seek a meticulous, thorough, and organized Construction Project Manager Estimator to join our growing team in the Department of Transportation division. Your primary responsibilities will be project management functions, accurate cost estimates, research products, report preparation, and forecast monitoring. You will also oversee communications with your clients and conduct risk assessments.
• To be successful in this position, you need to be analytically minded and a great problem solver. We are seeking applicants with excellent communication and people skills. Additionally, you need to have strong organizational and time management skills.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for estimating and managing bridge and road construction projects from start to finish.
• Review project plans, specifications, and other documents to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Analyze and interpret project blueprints, drawings, and specifications to accurately estimate material, labor, and equipment costs.
• Prepare take-offs, the scope of work, and bid packages for bridge and road construction projects.
• Communicate with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to obtain quotes.
• Analyze bid results, and prepare detailed proposals, and cost estimates for clients.
• Manage bridge and road construction projects from pre-construction to project completion, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Monitor project progress and communicate with clients, subcontractors, and project team members to meet project goals.
• Develop project leads.
• Coordinate and manage all projects, and activities, including scheduling, budgeting, and quality control.
• Ensure that project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and project reports, is completed accurately and on time
  
  

Education & Experience

• Minimum education level of a bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
• The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience in bridge and road construction estimation and be knowledgeable of project management principles.
• Understanding of construction methods, materials, and costs
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs.
• A high degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with Self-Performing or Specialty Contractor
• Experience in sales/marketing is a plus.
• Strong leadership and management skills
  
  

Technology

• Proficient with Microsoft Software- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proficient in project management software (Procore, Bluebeam)
  
  

Work Environment

• The employee will be subject to an office and job site/field setting as a Project Manager Estimator. Work environments may include but are not limited to the following: seasonal temperatures, high spaces, small spaces, loud and frequent noises, standing/walking, and indoor/outdoor settings.
  
  

Travel

• To and from job sites is required and will compensate for travel expenses if applicable.
  
  

Generous Compensation Package Includes

Competitive salary with annual bonus opportunity

Company Credit Card & Fuel Card

Car Allowance

Apparel Allowance

Benefits

The compensation structure is a base salary with project bonuses of up to 30% of your salary. Benefits are 100% paid to the candidate and their family.

100% Employer Paid Premiums – Medical, Dental & Vision

401k with Employer Match

Paid Time Off - PTO starts at 15 days and increases to 20 days after your first anniversary.

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

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