Civil Project Manager/Estimator

AppleOne Employment Services; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Civil Project Manager / Estimator to join its growing heavy civil team in the United States. You will oversee project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution while preparing competitive bids for diverse heavy civil projects.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy civil construction estimating and/or project management.
• Experience with earthwork, grading, utilities, roadway construction, or site development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects.
• Analyze plans, specs, and bid documents to develop competitive proposals.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Develop project budgets, schedules, and cost projections.
• Manage projects from award through completion within schedule and budget.
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Track project costs, productivity, and financial performance.
• Prepare RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay applications.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Reading drawings

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Estimating software

AutoCAD

Job description

A well-established heavy civil contractor is seeking an experienced Civil Project Manager / Estimator to join its growing team. This position will oversee project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution while preparing competitive bids for a variety of heavy civil construction projects. This role requires strong technical knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects.
• Analyze plans, specifications, and bid documents to develop competitive proposals.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Develop project budgets, schedules, and cost projections.
• Manage projects from award through completion, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track project costs, productivity, and financial performance.
• Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay applications.
• Conduct project meetings and site visits as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, contract requirements, and quality expectations.
• Identify opportunities to improve project efficiency and profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction estimating, project management, or a combination of both.
• Experience with earthwork, grading, underground utilities, roadway construction, or site development projects.
• Strong understanding of civil construction methods, materials, and project sequencing.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience preparing estimates, budgets, and project schedules.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction estimating/project management software.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required with equivalent experience.
• Valid driver's license.

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• For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.