Civil Estimator / Project Manager - Site Utilities

SANCHEZ PAVING COMPANY; Markham (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SANCHEZ PAVING COMPANY in Markham, Illinois is seeking an experienced Civil Estimator / Project Manager to manage projects from the estimate phase through to successful completion. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing proposals, securing contracts, and ensuring client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in estimating construction, particularly in Civil Site Utilities. Strong communication, negotiation skills, and attention to detail are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience estimating construction, specifically in Civil Site Utilities.
• Ability to deliver estimates and negotiate contracts.
• Experience in reading and interpreting project plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret project plans and specifications to prepare bid estimates.
• Calculate project costs and prepare estimates.
• Deliver estimates to prospective clients and negotiate contracts.

Skills

Professional appearance and communication

Attention to detail

Understanding project costs

Negotiation skills

Effective communication

Report preparation

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Civil Estimator / Project Manager who can succesfully manage projects from The Estimate through the succesful completion of the project. We are looking for somewone expereinced with Underground Site Utilties, Excavation and overall Civil Site Development.

The Estimator is responsible for preparing proposals and securing contracts. This is accomplished by either meeting prospective clients on site determining their needs or by reviewing construction drawings and preparing an estimate based upon the scope of work and specification outlined in the drawings. You will communicate with the prospective client and secure contracts for The Company.

Responsibilities

• Read and Interpret project plans and specifications to prepare bid estimete
• Calculate Project Costs and Prepare Esmaite
• Deliver Estimate to prospective clients and negotiate contracts

Required Skills

• Very professional appearance and communication when dealing with clients.
• Elevated Attention to detail is a must
• Understand project costs and know how to stay under budget
• Negotiate material purchases
• Be able to effectively communicate the Client's expectations to the crew foreman
• Ability to Prepare detailed daily reports for management

Applicants should have minimum 3 years of experience estimating construction specifically in Civil Site Utilities