Construction Estimator

ZipRecruiter; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Estimator/Project Manager to lead construction projects from inception to completion. In this dynamic role, you will manage bid creation, project planning, and resource allocation while ensuring high standards of workmanship. Join a team known for its reliability and commitment to quality, where your leadership and negotiation skills will shine. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, utilizing advanced technology to meet client needs and exceed expectations. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about construction management, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in construction management or related fields.
• Familiarity with construction management and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of construction projects from bid to implementation.
• Coordinate with onsite personnel and subcontractors.

Skills

Construction Management

Leadership

Negotiation

Organization

Attention to Detail

Education

3+ years in construction management

Tools

Construction Management Software

CAD Software

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an Estimator/Project Manager to join our team! You will oversee bid creation, project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of construction project from bid creation to implementation
• Allocate resources for assigned projects
• Coordinate with onsite personnel and subcontractors
• Interface with project inspectors, contractors, architects, engineers, city and county officials, and clients
• Negotiate with contractors to receive reasonable order costs
• Maintain high standards of workmanship that adhere to original plans and specifications

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years previous experience in construction management or other related fields
• Familiarity with construction management software
• Previous experience with CAD software, civil modeling
• Strong leadership qualities
• Strong negotiation and organization skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented

Company Description:

Central Excavating has been in business since August of 2014. The company started out with less than 6 employees working on local subdivisions and small developments with the occasional work outside of the Quad Cities in Keota, Iowa and Fort Madison, Iowa. In 2021, Central Excavating expanded our field operation with the addition of a couple key office employees. At the same time, Central Excavating started to take on more work and larger work. Since 2021, Central Excavating has worked on multiple large-scale projects in Quad Cities and the surrounding area. These projects include but are not limited to The Plex Phase 2 – Mass Grading, Iron Tee at The Plex, ORA at The Plex, Fair Oak Foods, St. Joan of Arc Catholic School, Clinton Wastewater Expansion, Multiple Iowa American Projects, Highland Ridge Subdivision, etc. Central Excavating currently employs hard working and skilled employees with the availability of over 80 pieces of equipment to complete any project.

At Central Excavating, we specialize in large-scale mass grading and site utility projects. We work on projects ranging from residential to commercial projects to Wastewater Plants. Central Excavating has earned a reputation as a reliable contractor in both the dirt work as well as the pipe work. We work with general contractors as well as owners to help value engineer their projects to meet budget, scope of work, and their end date.

Central Excavating utilizes technology from the office to the field and from the field to the office to ensure project completion as well as project accuracy. General contractors as well as developers trust us to lay the groundwork for their projects both small and large. We utilize the latest GPS Technology to ensure that our work exceeds expectations. Our in-house GPS staff builds all of our GPS files for every job, which allows us to update our files in a timely manner, setting us apart from our competition.

Central Excavating has built our reputation around safety and quality. Being involved from the early stages of the project helps us to fully understand our customer’s needs, meet their expectations, and reduce the possibility of changes once work progresses. Our staff of professionals, both in the office and out in the field, work together to offer solutions to work through any conflict that may arise once work has progressed.

Specializations:

• Demolition
• Mass Grading
• Underground utility (Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, Forcemains, Non-Potable Water, and Potable Water)
• Precision Fine Grading
• Soil Stabilization