Assistant Project Manager/Estimator

Veit Management, Inc; North Dakota; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Veit Management, Inc is seeking an Assistant Project Manager/Estimator to support the Project Manager through bid preparation, planning, and field coordination on construction projects.

You will review plans, generate quantity takeoffs with AGTEK/Bluebeam/Excel, coordinate subcontractors, track schedules, and help keep projects within budget while maintaining client contact. This role may involve field work and travel to job sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering is required, with 3–5 years of project management or bidding/estimating experience preferred.
• Ability to read plans/specifications, analyze quantities, and prepare estimates and bid proposals.
• Strong communication, organization, and budget-control skills are essential for coordinating with clients, subs, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager from start to finish, including scheduling, cost containment, and progress monitoring.
• Review plans/specs to determine scope and takeoffs.
• Maintain project schedules and ensure the project stays within budget.
• Solicit quotes from subcontractors and coordinate bid numbers.
• Prepare and deliver bid proposals to owners/GCs on time.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Budget management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

AGTEK

Bluebeam

Excel

Viewpoint Vista

HCSS construction software

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Project Manager/Estimator’s primary duty is to assist the Project Manager/Estimator in managing contract work from start to finish, including scheduling, cost containment, monitoring progress, ensuring compliance, and maintaining client contact, which may involve working on job sites for the duration of the project. Review plans and specifications, gather quantities, and work with the Project Manager to execute the final bid proposal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work directly with the Project Manager, managing the project from start to finish, may include working on jobsite for the project duration.
• Review plans and specifications to determine the scope of the work required for the project.
• Maintains project schedules.
• Assists with planning, organization, execution, and managing the day-to-day operations while keeping the project within budget.
• Identify resource requirements and gaps.
• Assists in recognizing, substantiating, and solidifying change orders.
• Monitor project performance.
• Informs the Project Manager of job progress daily.
• Review job sites before bidding to make appropriate estimates.
• Completes an accurate material takeoff utilizing industry-specific software programs including but not limited to AGTEK, Excel, Bluebeam, etc., and perform hand takeoff quantities for various aspects of each project.
• Calculates quantities (square yard, linear feet, cubic yard, each, etc.) for each project to factor materials needed and material movement.
• Solicits quotes from subcontractors for bid preparation and final numbers.
• Keeps DBE/MBE requirements in mind with subcontractor invitations to bid.
• Collects quotes on materials required for the project.
• Constructs the bid by adding activities (work to be completed), crews, and equipment and adjusting production rates.
• Prints out bid proposals to create proposals.
• Sends/delivers to the owner or general contractor of each bid in the time frame required.
• Determines results of bids by contacting General Contractors or communication from the bid runner for publicly awarded jobs.
• Works with the Project Manager to manage the project after the job is awarded.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with current clients and be responsible for creating relationships with potential future clients.
• Assures that Leadership is informed on all matters of relative importance.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Construction Management or Civil Engineering from a four-year college or university; or a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience managing projects and bidding/estimating projects; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, when working with all levels of management, employees, external vendors, and other business associates.
• Must clearly communicate directions and information and speak effectively before groups as well as individuals.
• Must also have good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Must know standard conversions used in the construction industry.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain compliance with all Company policies and procedures.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of Viewpoint Vista and HCSS construction software is preferred.

OTHER

• Valid Driver’s License and ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Occasional travel and overnight stays to job sites and client meetings

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee is regularly required to stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time; 50%+.

The employee is regularly required to use a computer/laptop/iPad in an office environment with natural and/or florescent lighting, navigate between office building floors, and on occasion, attend off-site meetings. The employee may occasionally encounter high noise levels, but hearing protection is provided and required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Most often an office environment, however jobsite travel is required. Employee frequently works alone and with others. Frequently exposed 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.

ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The base salary range may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience. We offer our full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• medical, dental, and vision plans
• life insurance
• disability coverage
• retirement plans with matching contributions
• generous paid time off
• profit sharing
• tuition reimbursement
• an employee assistance program

WHO ARE WE?

Veit is one of the country’s leading specialty contractors, with nearly a century of experience and the best people in the industry. We specialize in foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, industrial cleaning, cured‑in‑place pipelining, and waste disposal. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day.

VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY

Veit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Veit will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Veit is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Veit prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.

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