Project Manager/Estimator

Beaver Excavating is expanding and seeking a goal-driven Project Manager/Estimator to join our team in the Pittsburgh, PA area. This role oversees all aspects of planning and executing assigned projects, working closely with project superintendents, owners, engineers, and construction managers. The position also involves supervising and training project engineers and other staff.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in ensuring job site safety according to Beaver safety policies
• Runs ‘Pre-Job’, ‘Mid-Job’, and ‘Post-Job’ meetings
• Communicates production goals clearly to field supervision
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously
• Develops and communicates project schedules
• Monitors and ensures completion of subcontractor and supplier activities
• Ensures subcontracts and purchase orders are completed accurately and submitted on time
• Provides mentorship to subcontractors to meet project goals
• Communicates professionally with owners regarding budgets, schedules, and change management
• Leads project reviews and problem resolution with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Responds promptly to customer needs without compromising safety, quality, or reputation
• Coordinates project close-out and ensures proper documentation
• Maintains project quality and conformance to drawings and specifications
• Meets project DBE, MBE, and EEO requirements
• Informs customers of Beaver Companies’ capabilities and expertise
• Implements value engineering within projects
• Proactively identifies and avoids potential challenges
• Maintains awareness of project conditions, including union, environmental, geotechnical, and regulatory factors

Marketing & New Work Development

• Develops and maintains positive professional relationships in and outside the workplace

Management & Development

• Contributes to performance reviews for assigned personnel

Estimating & Bidding

• Accurately and efficiently bids projects
• Develops pricing for RFPs, change orders, bulletins, etc.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of project bids and communicates effectively with superintendents

Cost Management

• Identifies and manages project scope changes
• Coordinates job set-up, cost codes, and project cost reporting
• Manages project payment applications
• Tracks quantities to update project revenues
• Directs pre-job planning, turnover, and lessons learned
• Manages project claims and change orders
• Leads efforts to address issues impacting safety, costs, production, quality, and profitability

Requirements

• Understanding of industry practices and project activity impacts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities
• Leadership and complex problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and construction software
• Respect for coworkers and customers
• Ability and willingness to travel overnight as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent (field experience considered)
• 5+ years of construction industry experience
• Previous field experience preferred
• Previous supervisory experience preferred

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or lift up to 25 pounds
• Requires close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, as well as the ability to adjust focus