Lead Heavy Civil Estimator & PM - Roads & Utilities

Talently; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently is seeking a seasoned professional to lead estimating and project management for heavy civil, highway, roadway, and utility projects in Minneapolis. You will drive bid strategies, coordinate with clients and partners, and manage field execution while focusing on safety, quality, efficiency, and profitability.

This role combines estimating leadership with hands-on project management across preconstruction through completion, with collaboration among engineers, vendors, and field teams to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in heavy civil construction estimating and project management.
• Strong knowledge of highway, freeway, roadway, asphalt, paving, underground utility, and earthwork construction.
• Proficiency with quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and project-level financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage bid preparation by reviewing plans, specifications, contract documents, and project requirements.
• Complete detailed quantity takeoffs, cost analyses, pricing, and proposal submissions using HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, Agtek, and Microsoft Office.
• Conduct site visits and pre-bid assessments to evaluate project conditions and scope.
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to develop competitive and compliant bids.
• Develop project schedules, coordinate field operations, and manage subcontractors and vendors throughout execution.
• Oversee project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, billing, and contract administration.
• Monitor budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, financial performance, and project risks to protect profitability.
• Lead project meetings, promote OSHA-compliant safety practices, resolve operational challenges, and mentor project team members.

Skills

Heavy Civil Construction

Project Management

Estimating

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

HCSS HeavyJob

HCSS Plans

Bluebeam

Agtek

Vista by Viewpoint

Job description

Talently is seeking a seasoned professional to lead estimating and project management for heavy civil, highway, roadway, and utility projects in Minneapolis. You will drive bid strategies, coordinate with clients and partners, and manage field execution while focusing on safety, quality, efficiency, and profitability.

This role combines estimating leadership with hands-on project management across preconstruction through completion, with collaboration among engineers, vendors, and field teams to