Civil Project Manager/Estimator

Central Plumbing, Heating and Excavation; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Great Falls is seeking a Civil Project Manager/Estimator to manage commercial projects and field teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing contracts, producing estimates, and ensuring project success while maintaining strong customer relationships. This role requires robust project management skills, relevant experience in civil construction, and effective communication abilities to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil construction as a PM or estimator.
• Technical skills to learn new software quickly.
• Administrative skills for developing business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and manage field teams.
• Produce accurate project estimates and support project managers.
• Negotiate contracts and manage project billing.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Negotiation

Customer Service

Project Cost Management

Education

Field experience as a foreman/superintendent

Tools

Estimating Software

Accounting Programs

Job description

We are seeking a Civil Project Manager/Estimator to oversee the daily operations of commercial projects, manage field teams, and produce timely estimates for prospective civil projects.

Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Review contracts regarding price and scope of work.
• Write contracts for sub-contractors.
• Purchase and track materials.
• Handle submittals.
• Pre-plan projects (project manual, pre-construction meetings, foreman’s manuals, buy-out of equipment and materials, permits).
• Schedule projects, manpower, material delivery, and sub-contractors.
• Manage project billing.
• Interpret construction contracts/subcontracts, contract drawings, and specifications.
• Negotiate change orders.
• Interpret and schedule warranties.
• Coordinate project close-out.
• Communicate with the general project manager or project owner/owner’s representative, if applicable.
• Communicate with the project engineer.
• Prepare operation and maintenance manuals.
• Review and approve time entries.
• Update monthly man-hours report.
• Monitor job site equipment rental.
• Provide customer service and development.
• Maintain and develop relationships with customers (owners, general contractors, architects, and engineers).

Estimator:

• Use estimating skills as directed and scheduled by management, collaborating with the design/build team to produce accurate budgets based on written narratives using our current estimating software.
• Request vendor and subcontractor participation on estimated projects, in accordance with company policies or management direction.
• Interface with Operations and Project managers, providing estimate turnover information to execute awarded projects.
• Manage and track win/loss rates of bids submitted.
• Support project managers with pricing of change orders and other project change directives.
• Input accounting data for setting up project estimates for job tracking cost codes, performance, and accounting needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Field experience as a foreman/superintendent or experience as a PM or estimator in civil construction or a similar industry.
• Technical skills and ability to quickly learn new software, including accounting programs.
• Administrative skills to identify business concerns and develop appropriate responses, actions, and strategies for company success.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ethical and professional interaction with customers and employees.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for building relationships and negotiating.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize, delegate, and meet deadlines while working independently or as part of a team.
• Goal-oriented and results-driven.
• Ability to perform job duties safely.
• Ability to review and monitor job cost and labor management.