Construction Estimator/Project Manager

Mcaninch-Corporation; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Full benefits

ESOP

PTO & holidays

Job summary

McAninch Corporation in Iowa is seeking an Estimator/Project Manager with experience in civil, underground utilities, and/or earthwork. You will oversee planning, estimating, procurement, scheduling, cost management, and contract administration for heavy highway, commercial, and residential projects.

You will collaborate with field teams, customers, and vendors to ensure safety, quality, and profitability, while managing change orders and project closeout.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in construction estimating or project management for heavy civil/site infrastructure.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Experience with Viewpoint, MS Project, Agtek, AutoCAD, or BlueBeam REVU preferred.
• Attention to detail with strong customer service and independent work ability.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture; ensure crews follow company safety policies.
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs, budgets, and cost estimates for negotiated and bid projects.
• Develop bid packages; review subcontractor and supplier pricing; make award recommendations.
• Maintain professional communication with customers, subcontractors, owners, and general contractors.
• Coordinate with Director of Field Operations on scheduling, scope changes, and completion dates to meet profitability goals.
• Support project startup activities including pre-planning, scheduling, procurement, and coordination of crews.
• Maintain accountability for project safety, quality control, schedules, change orders, and cost.
• Review and approve subcontractor and material invoices; ensure timely payment.
• Order bonds when required and ensure closeout requirements are met.

Skills

Experience in civil construction

Estimating

Project management

Heavy civil

Education

Associate/Bachelor in CM or Civil Eng Tech

Tools

Viewpoint Construction Software

MS Project

Agtek

AutoCAD

BlueBeam REVU

Job description

McAninch Corporation is a leader in the grading and underground utility industry. We are an employee-owned company that has been recognized as an Iowa Top Workplace for the last 9 years. We partner with a wide variety of clients to provide mass grading, underground wet and dry utilities, excavation, and backfill services for residential and industrial construction projects in Iowa and Eastern Nebraska.

Position Description:

McAninch Corporation is searching for an Estimator/Project Manager with experience in civil, underground utilities, and/or earthwork. Our Estimator/Project Managers oversee aspects of overall planning and management for various types of construction projects including Heavy Highway (IDOT Projects), Commercial and Residential. Duties include estimating, oversight and accountability for project safety, pre-planning, procurement, scheduling, cost management, contract administration, quality control, customer service, and close out. Estimator/Project Managers must display effective communication with the entire project team and customers and ensure compliance with all policies and quality standards.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture; ensuring crews follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs, budgets, and cost estimates for negotiated and competitively bid projects.
• Develop bid packages; solicit and review subcontractor and supplier pricing; and make award recommendations.
• Maintain professional communication with customers, subcontractors, owners, and general contractors while fostering strong working relationships.
• Coordinate with Director of Field Operations and Superintendents on scheduling, scope changes, and completion dates to meet customer expectations, project scopes, and profitability goals.
• Support project startup activities, including pre-planning, scheduling, procurement, and coordination of production crews.
• Maintain accountability for project safety, quality control, schedules, change orders, and cost.
• Manage change orders and escalated to the Vice President as necessary.
• Track and maintain budgets using cost-to-complete procedures and monthly financial reporting.
• Conduct regular job site visits to coordinate with field crews, resolve issues, verify quality workmanship, and monitor safety compliance.
• Review and approve subcontractor and material invoices in Viewpoint to ensure accurate and timely payment.
• Order bonds when required and ensure all closeout requirements are met.
• Perform other administrative duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 3 or more years experience in construction estimating or project management for heavy civil and site infrastructure projects required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with Viewpoint Construction Software, MS Project, Agtek, AutoCAD, or BlueBeam REVU preferred.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
• Must have outstanding customer service skills and professional demeanor.
• Must have effective time management skills and be able to work independently.
• Intermediate proficiency in Office 365 Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be able to travel overnight when necessary (typically less than 20%).
• Must be available for project-related phone calls on weekends and evenings. Extended work hours may be required to meet bid deadlines (typically less than 10%).

Physical Requirements:

• Primarily sedentary work, requiring the ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, data entry, and operating office equipment.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching within an office environment.
• Ability to occasionally work outdoors and stand/walk on uneven terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry light objects, typically up to 10 lbs.

Compensation:

• Salary based on experience.
• Company vehicle allowance provided.
• 100% paid benefits, including health/dental/vision insurance premiums, life insurance, LTD/STD and cancer insurance.
• 401(k) with 3% company match and profit sharing.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that awards shares in McAninch Corporation
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

No recruiters/staffing agencies please.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.