Estimator & Project Manager Underground Utilities (Hybrid)

Hbttrenchless; Lincoln, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (Standard & High Deductible)

Disability (Short & Long Term)

Flexible Spending Account-FSA

Health Savings Account- HSA w/Employer

401(k) Plan w/Employer Match & Profit-

Paid Time Off-PTO; Holidays & Bonus

Job summary

Horizontal Boring & Tunneling Co. is seeking an experienced Estimator/Project Manager to lead bids and manage projects from start to finish in a dynamic construction setting.

The role focuses on estimating, project outcomes, and financial performance, with opportunities for remote or hybrid work. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in estimating or PM, strong utilities/underground construction background, and a related Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Ten (10)+ years experience as an Estimator and/or Project Manager.
• Five (5)+ years field experience in utilities or underground construction, ideally as a Superintendent or Project Manager.
• Three (3)+ years experience managing others.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, geotechnical or a related field.
• Broad knowledge of the construction industry.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is a plus.
• OSHA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Estimate, review, and submit bids accurately, timely, and competitively.
• Review customer drawings and expectations. Identify areas of concern and develop creative solutions to problems.
• Supervise efficient preparation of pre-qualification, submittal and bid packages, as well as all job correspondence.
• Follow-up on bids, solicit feedback, and maintain communication with customers throughout the bidding process.
• Build customer markets in targeted regions, utilizing business development and marketing strategies.
• Attend meetings (pre-bid, pre-construction, job, etc.) as required.
• Prepare and maintain schedules for each job using estimate and contract documents, and request extensions when needed as required by contract.
• Communicate schedules, construction processes and layouts with engineers, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, etc. providing excellent customer service and maintaining positive professional relationships.
• Manage others, ensuring project superintendents understand and execute the work as required.
• Coordinate delivery of materials, and ensure they are ready and available with enough lead-time to avoid delay of production.
• Identify tools, equipment, or technology to complete a job and understand the benefits, costs and potential risks of each.
• Ensure the project meets or exceeds its financial objectives by overseeing and monitoring operations.
• Monitor and close out project financials: prepare cost breakdowns for billing, analyze job costs and address issues, and approve project invoices.
• Execute, submit, and manage change orders.
• Maintain detailed documentation to protect company’s interests.
• Uphold a high standard of safety, quality, service, and production.
• May supervise others.

Skills

Estimating & bid strategy

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, geotechnical or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Job description

Horizontal Boring & Tunneling Co. is seeking an experienced Estimator/Project Manager to lead bids and manage projects from start to finish in a dynamic construction setting.

The role focuses on estimating, project outcomes, and financial performance, with opportunities for remote or hybrid work. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in estimating or PM, strong utilities/underground construction background, and a related Bachelor’s degree.