Civil Project Manager/Estimator

Hughes General Contractors, Inc.; North Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

EAP

401(k)

PTO

Flex 125 Plan

In-House Training

Company Store

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Hughes General Contractors, Inc. is a longstanding family owned business with over 60 years of experience and a culture of steady year-round employment.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, Short-Term Disability, 401(k), PTO, and in-house training opportunities. We are seeking an Estimator/Project Manager for Excavation and Heavy Civil projects to produce detailed estimates, manage budgets, and coordinate with field teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical schooling in construction or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of construction estimating/project management experience.
• Experience with heavy Civil construction projects and earthwork preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Safety program.
• Assist Division VP and others as needed.
• Maintain daily diary.
• Prepare detailed construction estimates for Heavy Civil projects (Earthwork, Utilities, Site Prep).
• Develop budgets for Building Division and track costs vs. budget.
• Review plans, specs, soils reports, and contracts.
• Prepare job budgets and books; manage field jobs.
• Hire/manage subcontractors; coordinate with superintendent.
• Prepare schedules, reports, and monthly billing.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Timberline

B2W

Takeoff Software

Safety awareness

Education

Four-year college degree in construction

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Timberline & B2W

Takeoff Tools

Business Center

Job description

Hughes General Contractors, Inc. is a longstanding family owned business with over 60 years of experience, depth of knowledge and tradition. We are known within the industry for our outstanding employee culture and a business model offering steady, year-round employment.

We are proud to offer you:

• Competitive pay
• Medical / RX Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Plan
• 401(K)
• Personal Time Off
• Flex 125 Cafeteria Plan
• In-House Training Opportunities
• Company Store

SUMMARY

Performs estimating and project management duties for Excavation construction projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Others may be assigned.

• Support Safety program.
• Support the Division V.P. and others as necessary.
• Maintain daily diary.
• Produce detailed construction estimates Heavy Civil construction projects. (Earthwork, Underground Utilities, Site Preparation, etc.)
• Produce detailed construction budgets for the Building Division.
• Read and understand Plans, Specifications, Soils Reports and Contracts.
• Prepare job budgets and job books for construction.
• Manage field job(s) in area of operation.
• Hire and manage subcontractors as required.
• Review cost vs. budget & general construction productivity.
• Encourage repeat business & develop field contacts.
• Participate in client meetings.
• Participate in meetings with authorities and owners.
• Ensure time cards are submitted in a timely basis with completeness & accuracy.
• Prepare job schedules for look ahead meetings
• Prepare correspondence and reports.
• Order and schedule project required materials.
• Ensure adequate resources are available at the job site.
• Maintain job file(s) with correspondence & photographs.
• Review and approve invoices.
• Maintain current drawings on site.
• Prepare monthly billing and submit to Accounting.
• Coordinate with Project Superintendent on all extra work.
• Update Accounting cost reports.
• Troubleshoot issues for the Division V.P., Project and Superintendent.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Managers will supervise job assigned Project Engineers. Project Managers will interact closely with Superintendents, Field Foremen and Field Crews and Subcontractors.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Four-year college or technical school and/or training with a minimum of 5 years related construction experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CRITICAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook
• Proficiency in Timberline & B2W
• Proficiency in Business Center/Agtek Takeoff Software
• Ability to multi-task and manage several different activities at a time

CRITICAL BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS

• Attention given to working safely
• Flexible, team player work ethic
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to direct production work with confidence and a positive attitude
• Integrity in maintaining confidentiality with Company sensitive information

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical documents, contracts, specifications or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions within groups of managers, clients, investors, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry and surveying.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Special Requirements

Must be able to pass controlled substance tests prior to and at all times during employment.

Hughes General Contractors, Inc, and Lakeview are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.