Project Manager/Estimator Fresno CA

Certerra is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. With a 60-year history, we are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve. A national firm with a global reach, we serve clients from 30+ offices in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list. Certerra offers professional services in geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, construction materials engineering and testing, nondestructive testing, and welding inspection across the southwestern United States.

About the role

The Project Manager/Estimator plans and manages multiple projects assigned by the Senior Project Manager, including interoffice projects on a larger, more complicated scale. This role provides leadership, mentoring, and training to staff, offers technical guidance, and ensures project success from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentoring, and training to staff; offer technical guidance and review project progress.
• Manage projects end-to-end, including coordination meetings with clients and site visits for change orders or contract estimates.
• Prepare computations, proposals, budgets, contracts, and financial controls for assigned projects; administer contracts and manage profit and loss.
• Perform field calculations, plan alterations, and use computer programs to illustrate project specifications.
• Estimate costs, work schedules, and prepare monthly billings and progress reports.
• Assist in preparing proposals and present technical reports at community forums or selection interviews.
• Review and analyze structural and civil plans; communicate deadlines and responsibilities to team members.
• Attend technical seminars and conferences to enhance expertise and for marketing purposes.
• Track and log opportunities across multiple databases; use Salesforce for project and client tracking.
• Perform related duties and special assignments as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management/estimating experience, preferably in construction materials testing and special inspection.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent oral and written communication ability.
• General computer expertise, including word processing software and project management tools.

Physical and Other Requirements

• Primarily works in a standard office environment.
• Frequently required to sit, talk, and listen; occasionally required to walk, use hands, and reach with arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Requires close vision to read hand-printed materials and computer documents.
• Operation of telephone, personal computer, and copy machine is required.
• Current valid driver’s license and ability to travel by automobile around the state as needed.