Senior Project Manager/Estimator - Heavy Civil (DOT / Public Works)

About the role

The Senior Project Manager/Estimator’s primary duty is to finalize bids and secure projects. Once projects are awarded, the Senior Project Manager/Estimator provides overall management direction of contract work from start to finish including scheduling, cost containment, monitoring progress, compliance, and client contact. They establish project objectives, prepare and/or coordinate preparation of full estimates on large complex work, and manage costs by tracking labor and materials.

Responsibilities

• Finalizes client and public entity estimates and proposals.
• Sets up bid opportunities through client relationships, network opportunities, public/private postings, and assigned bid opportunities.
• Prepares and/or coordinates preparation of full estimates on large complex work, including reviewing plan and specifications, calculating quantities, gathering quotes and submittals, constructing the bid, and creating the bid submittal.
• Provides overall management direction to multiple projects, establishing project directives including coordinating pre-construction meetings for projects awarded to ensure communication and coordination between project managers, field, and office support.
• Works with operations staff to coordinate appropriate construction methods and staffing needs.
• Obtains necessary permits and licensing.
• Manages costs by tracking labor and materials.
• Manages billing, with Project Coordinators, to ensure accuracy of invoicing, preparation of payables, accounts receivable collections, approval of accounts payable in a timely manner and management of over/under billing monthly.
• Communicates and works with appropriate staff to meet all EEO/DBE project requirements.
• Ensures all aspects of project are met safely, on/under budget and in the appropriate time frame allowed.
• Uses appropriate resources to troubleshoot any project issues that may arise.
• Solicits approval for all project change orders (before work is completed) and manages changes to the scope of work to maintain profitability.
• Collaborates with the project owner/general contractor to work toward safe and timely project completion and adjust project scope of work and timelines as needed.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with current clients; responsible for creating relationships with potential future clients.
• Affirms that Veit’s Leadership is informed on all matters of relative importance.
• Supervises Estimator I, Estimator II, and Project Manager/Estimators.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; 15+ years of estimating and managing large complex projects experience in related scope of work.
• Good communication skills both oral and written when working with all levels of management, employees, external vendors, and other business associates.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies, reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, and internal safety complaints.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of Bidding and Project Management software, Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of situations and events and respond accordingly.
• Ability to seek counsel, when needed and use a variety of resources.
• Ability to develop and nurture lasting client relationships.
• Working knowledge of Viewpoint Vista and HCSS construction software is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
• Occasional travel and overnight stays to jobsites and client meetings.
• Frequent exposure to variable work environments, including unique conditions outside a typical office environment.
• Occasionally exposed to moving machinery, odors, dust, pressurized equipment.
• Occasionally exposed to electrical hazards.
• May be exposed to environmental conditions, loud noises, and variable weather including rain, snow, wind, cold, and heat.

Qualifications

• Must clearly communicate directions and information and speak effectively before groups as well as individuals.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must have the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret policies, reports, and legal documents.
• Must have the ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, and internal safety complaints.
• Must have the ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or regulatory agencies.
• Must have the ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must have the ability to interpret an extensive variety of situations and events and respond accordingly.
• Must have the ability to seek counsel, when needed and use a variety of resources.
• Must have the ability to develop and nurture lasting client relationships.
• Must have the ability to maintain compliance with all Veit policies and procedures.

Skills

• Project Management
• Estimating
• Client Relationship Management
• Communication
• Mathematical Concepts
• Software Proficiency (Bidding and Project Management software, Microsoft Office suite)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Retail Plans with Matching Contributions
• Retirement Plans
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

$117,000 - $160,000

Schedule

Full-Time