Project Manager/Estimator - Civil Underground Wet Utilities

Brannan Companies; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (dental/vision)

Life insurance

Voluntary group term life

401k savings plan

Legal & identity protection

AFLAC supplemental insurance

Job summary

Brannan Construction Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager/Estimator to lead civil underground wet utility projects from preconstruction through closeout in Denver, Colorado.

You will develop accurate estimates, secure work, and manage awarded projects to meet safety, quality, schedule, and client expectations. A bachelor's in civil engineering or construction management is preferred, with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of civil construction contract management experience.
• Experience with underground wet utility projects preferred.
• Proven estimating and project management skills.
• Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid or B2W; MS Project and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, competitive estimates and manage awarded projects.
• Lead safety, quality, and scheduling through preconstruction to closeout.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers and contractors.
• Maintain CPM schedules and project documentation.

Skills

Estimating

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Negotiation

Safety awareness

HCSS HeavyBid

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction management or related field

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

B2W estimating

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Project Manager/Estimator - Civil Underground Wet Utilities (Req #: 432)

Project Manager/Estimator - Civil Underground Wet Utilities

Date Posted: 08/12/2026

Location: Denver, CO

Salary Interval: Salary

Pay Range: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00

Position Description

Position: Project Manager/Estimator – Civil Underground Wet Utilities

Reports To: Division Manager

FLSA Status: Full Time, Exempt

Salary Range: $90,000 – $140,000 (Dependent on Experience)

Position Summary:

Brannan Construction Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager/Estimator to lead wet utility projects from preconstruction through final closeout. This position is responsible for developing accurate, competitive estimates, securing work, and managing awarded projects to meet safety, quality, schedule, financial and customer expectations.

Functional Responsibilities

Safety

• Promote and enforce company safety policies, procedures and industry best practices.
• Monitor project safety and support required safety training and initiatives.
• Partner with field leadership to proactively identify and address hazards.
• Ensure required safety activities and documentation are complete, accurate and compliant with company and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a culture in which safety is a shared responsibility and core value.

Quality Assurance and Project Expertise

• Manage project quality from bid through closeout with a thorough understanding of plans, specifications, contracts and scope of work.
• Apply strong knowledge of construction means and methods to identify, evaluate and resolve project challenges.
• Manage projects using a variety of delivery methods, including design-build, CM-GMP, lump sum and unit price.
• Communicate quality expectations and ensure work is performed in accordance with plans, specifications, contractual requirements and company standards.
• Lead post-project reviews to document lessons learned, identify opportunities for improvement and recognize team success.

Scheduling and Project Controls

• Develop and manage project schedules from initial bid through final closeout.
• Prepare accurate projections for self-performed labor, equipment and supervision costs.
• Coordinate post-award project handoffs with operations, confirming scope, estimate assumptions, budgets, schedule, risks and execution strategy.
• Maintain and update CPM schedule weekly.
• Communicate project progress, productivity goals, milestones, constraints and critical-path activities to project stakeholders.
• Manage project controls and documentation, including submittals, requests of information, meeting records, as-built drawings, correspondence, visual progress documentation and closeout requirements.
• Identify project risks and schedule impacts early, implement appropriate corrective actions and promptly elevate issues requiring owner or leadership involvement.

Customer and Stakeholder Satisfaction

• Build and maintain productive relationships with owners, engineers, general contractors, public agencies, subcontractors, vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary project liaison, ensuring clear, timely and professional communication and alignment around project goals, responsibilities, milestones and expectations.
• Proactively address questions, concerns, conflicts and disputes before they affect project performance.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment through collaboration, accountability and mentorship.
• Health Insurance – Including dental and vision
• Life Insurance - Company-paid basic life insurance for employees, spouses, as well as children
• Voluntary Group Term Life
• 401k Savings Plan
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection Options
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance

Position Requirements

Qualifications

• Five or more years of direct experience managing civil construction contracts, preferably involving underground wet utility projects.
• Demonstrated estimating and project management experience.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to develop and support high performing teams.
• Sound professional judgement, integrity and accountability.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication, negotiation, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency with HCSS HeavyBid or B2W estimating software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project or equivalent scheduling software, including developing and maintaining project schedules.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction management or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education, training and relevant construction experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

Brannan Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.