Estimator/Project Manager

Beaver Excavating Company; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaver Excavating Company in Raleigh, NC is looking for a goal-driven Estimator/Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you will estimate and bid projects, manage costs, and oversee multiple projects while ensuring job site safety.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and at least 5 years of experience in the construction industry. Strong leadership and communication skills are necessary to succeed in this position, as well as the ability to effectively manage project teams and ensure all safety protocols are followed.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in the construction industry required.
• Ability to create accurate bids and manage project costs effectively.
• Proven leadership experience in a supervisory role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and bid on projects with precision and efficiency.
• Manage project scope changes and coordinate job set-up.
• Ensure job site safety and lead project meetings.

Skills

Understanding of industry practices

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong organizational skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

MS Office and construction software skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management

Equivalent field experience

Job description

The Beaver Excavating Co. is looking for a goal‑driven Estimator/Project Manager to work as part of our team at our office in Raleigh, NC.

Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities

• Estimating & Bidding
  • Accurately and efficiently bids projects
  • Develops pricing for RFPs, change orders, change authorizations, bulletins, etc.
  • Demonstrates a thorough understanding of how each project was bid and communicates efficiently with project Superintendents
• Cost Management
  • Identifies and manages project scope changes
  • Coordinates job set‑up, cost codes, and reporting project costs
  • Manages project payment applications
  • Tracks quantities to update project revenues
  • Directs pre‑job planning, turnover, lessons learned, etc.
  • Manages project claims and change orders
  • Takes the lead to address and solve issues that impact safety, job costs, production, quality, and profitability
• Marketing & New Work Development
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships both publicly and professionally in and outside the workplace
• Management & Employee Development
  • Weighs‑in on performance reviews for assigned personnel when necessary
• Project Management
  • Actively participates in ensuring job site safety according to Beaver safety policies
  • Runs ‘Pre‑Job’, ‘Mid‑Job’, and ‘Post‑Job’ meetings
  • Communicates production goals clearly to field supervision
  • Manages multiple projects at one time
  • Develops and communicates project schedule
  • Ensures that the activities of subcontractors and suppliers are monitored, completed appropriately, and are understood by job site Superintendents and Foreman
  • Ensures that subcontracts and purchase orders are completed correctly with all pertinent information and submitted in a timely fashion
  • Provides mentorship to subcontractors to meet project goals and requirements
  • Communicates with owners and their representatives regarding budgets, schedules, and change management in a professional manner, ensuring a long‑term relationship
  • Leads project reviews and problem resolution with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers
  • Responds timely to customer’s needs without compromising safety, quality, or reputation
  • Coordinates project close‑out and ensures completion of proper documentation
  • Maintains project quality and conformance to drawings and specifications
  • Seeks to meet project DBE, MBE, and EEO requirements
  • Informs customers of the Beaver Companies’ abilities and areas of expertise
  • Maintains a vision of value engineering and actively pursues implementation within the project
  • Proactively looks ahead to identify and avoid potential challenges
  • Maintains full awareness of all current project conditions and issues, including union, environment, geotechnical, government regulations and permits, materials supply, subcontractors, and schedules

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

Skills & Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of industry practices and the impacts of project activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong leadership skills and complex problem‑solving skills as it relates to customers, equipment, personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, governmental agencies, etc.
• Competent use of MS Office and construction software skills
• Demonstrates respect for coworkers and customers

Travel

• Ability and willingness to travel overnight as required by project needs

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent required; equivalent field experience will be considered
• 5 years’ experience in the construction industry required
• Previous field experience preferred
• Previous experience in a supervisory role preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity

The Beaver Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.