Hybrid Estimator & Project Manager – Underground Utilities

Horizontal-Boring-; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Disability insurance

FSA/HSA options

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Horizontal Boring & Tunneling Co. seeks an Estimator/Project Manager to bid and manage projects from start to finish. You will own estimating, project control, and financial outcomes for diverse trenchless utility projects across the region.

The role requires a long track record in estimating and project management in utilities or underground construction, with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. A PE license is a plus and travel up to 10% may be needed.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management / civil engineering / geotechnical

Tools

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Horizontal Boring & Tunneling Co. seeks an Estimator/Project Manager to bid and manage projects from start to finish. You will own estimating, project control, and financial outcomes for diverse trenchless utility projects across the region.

The role requires a long track record in estimating and project management in utilities or underground construction, with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. A PE license is a plus and travel up to 10% may be needed.