Project Manager/Estimator

Granite Construction; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacations

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a project manager for large-scale construction projects in Memphis, Tennessee. The candidate will direct project completion, manage financial outcomes, and lead estimating efforts for asphalt paving projects. A BS degree in Civil Engineering and 3-5 years of related experience is required. The role demands strong leadership and decision-making skills. Benefits include paid vacations, medical insurance, and a 401K with company match.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years progressive project experience in heavy civil environments.
• Minimum 5 years experience in paving, dirt, and grading.
• Knowledge of union agreements and prevailing wage issues.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall direction and financial outcome of construction projects.
• Lead estimating efforts for asphalt paving projects.
• Ensure proper job controls for quantities, costs, revenue, and schedule.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Construction knowledge

Decision-making skills

Communication skills

Education

BS degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

**LEHMAN-ROBERTS COMPANY - A PROUD TRADITION SINCE 1939**Lehman-Roberts, a Granite Company, has been a part of the fabric of Memphis for more than 85 years. We are dedicated to the manufacturing and placement of quality hot mix asphalt along with surface mining of aggregates from our sister company Memphis Stone & Gravel. Anchoring our company's efforts are the core values of stewardship, humility, continuous improvement, and relationships. With manufacturing facilities located throughout West Tennessee and North Mississippi, we specialize in asphalt production and construction projects ranging from commercial projects to miles of interstate highway paving throughout the Mid-South.**General Summary**This position is responsible for the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects up to $15 million in size.**Essential Job Accountabilities****Education*** BS degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience in heavy civil construction.**Work Experience*** Three (3) to five (5) years progressive project experience in heavy civil environments.* Minimum of five (5) years experience in paving, dirt, and grading in either private or public environments.**Knowledge, skills, and abilities*** Knowledge of construction paving, underground, concrete and grading practices.* Knowledge and understanding of union agreements and prevailing wage issues.* Maintain ability to work in high production environment.* Demonstrated decision-making skills.* Excellent leadership skills.* Excellent supervisory communication and organizational skills.* Accuracy at all times.**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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.**Additional Requirements/Skills*** Ability to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.* A team player.Working at Lehman-Roberts means being part of our community to build a future while respecting our core values... We have committed to leading the highway construction and aggregate industries by rewarding our most valuable resource... our employees! Our benefits include:* Paid Vacations/ Holidays* Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Life Insurance* 401K w/ Company Match and Profit Sharing* Flexible Spending Account* Additional Voluntary Life Insurance and Disability *The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Lehman-Roberts Company and/or the Memphis Stone & Gravel Company and their designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.****We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-hire drug testing.*** **It is the policy of Lehman-Roberts Company not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and sexual orientation), national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.** **Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.*** Perform accurate project revenue and cost financial forecasting to ensure corporate profitability goals are met.* Leading the estimating effort for asphalt paving projects by analyzing plans and specs, performing quantity takeoffs, pricing materials, evaluating risk, and developing competitive bids that align with company strategy* Coordinate with estimators and project controls group to establish budget.* Coordinate efforts with estimators, large project sponsor, and manager of construction to manage resources to meet project schedule.* Participate in bid review and bid closing to ensure accuracy of bid and evaluate project feasibility; work with estimating team to develop bid schedule.* Coordinate with large project sponsor, manager of construction and project team to develop comprehensive plan for project start up and successful kick-off.* Provide environment where dynamic project communication occurs between Project Engineers, Foremen, Superintendents and Construction Manager to ensure work is accomplished in an efficient, profitable, and safe manner.* Ensure proper job controls, i.e. quantities, costs, revenue and schedule.* Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, corporate management, inspectors, etc., providing customer service to develop long-term partnerships with client base.* Ensure accurate construction reports for the job allowing for continuous improvement in performance.* Run projects at profitability levels to meet or exceed expected margins.* Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.