Project Manager/Estimator

Martin Construction Inc.; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Health, vision, and dental benefits

401K with 4% match

PTO

Job summary

A construction firm based in North Dakota is seeking a Project Manager/Estimator to lead the bid process and manage projects from start to finish. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Civil or Construction Engineering and have two years of experience in heavy highway civil contracting. Profound skills in estimating strategies, strong communication, and proficiency in relevant software are essential. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• Preferred degree in Civil or Construction Engineering or similar.
• Preferred two years dedicated to heavy highway civil contractor.
• Strong knowledge of estimating strategies and cost control methods.
• Proficient in MS Office and bidding software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage, and estimate industrial, government, and private projects.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to build relationships.
• Analyze plans and specifications to prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Assist in preparing critical path job schedules.
• Travel periodically within a 300-mile radius.
• Develop detailed cost estimates from plans and specifications and perform quantity take-offs.
• Assist in developing subcontractor RFPs and manage subcontractor interest.
• Prepare detailed project schedules and ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Travel within a 300-mile radius as needed.
• Maintain safety compliance and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Civil or Construction Engineering degree

Two years experience in heavy highway civil contractor

Understanding of civil grading operations

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience with bidding software

Estimating strategies knowledge

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage heavy workloads

Team player

Education

Degree in Civil or Construction Engineering

Construction Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bidding software (e.g., Heavy bid)

Job description

Martin Construction is looking for a team player to fill its position for a Project Manager/Estimator, the candidate will take responsibility in the bid process and overall completion of the project.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, timely, bid and project manage industrial, government, state, city and private projects.
• Present and attend periodic meetings
• Promptly, properly communicate, and maintain positive relationships with owners, engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, suppliers, etc. as needed in a manner that will build good working relationships resulting in future business.
• Attend bid meetings and walk throughs at various locations to determine scope of work, complexities, accessibilities and required content of estimates.
• Assist in billing on all projects
• Estimate field change orders for assigned projects.
• Prepare estimates and assists in large scale projects
• Ability to self-manage responsibilities.
• Follow company safety program.
• Periodic travel with a 300-mile radius.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity take-offs.
• Develop subcontract interest in projects and manage the subcontractor RFP process.
• Assist in preparing detailed critical path job schedules.
• Maintain professionalism when faced with aggressive deadlines.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred degree in Civil or Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field of study
• Preferred two (2) years dedicated to heavy highway civil contractor.
• Ability to understand civil grading operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Prefererred experience in bidding software. (i.e. Heavy bid)
• Strong knowledge of estimating strategies, engineering disciplines, and cost control methods.
• Strong Communication skills, written and oral, and good organizational skills.
• Ability to manage occasional heavy workloads and quick turnaround times on estimates.
• Strong team player that takes responsibility in the bidding process.

COMPENSATION

• Comprehensive Benefit Package (Health, vision, dental, 401K with a 4% match, PTO)

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