Project Manager/Estimator (Heavy Civil DOT / Public Works)

veitusa; Rogers (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

veitusa is seeking a Project Manager/Estimator to own heavy civil, DOT, and public works projects from bid to completion. The role blends estimating and project management, developing competitive bids, planning awarded work, and coordinating with field operations.

The candidate will manage schedules, costs, contract requirements, changes, and client relationships, ensuring safe, on-time, and on-budget project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; minimum 5 years' experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
• Proficiency with construction bidding and project management software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; MS Teams desirable.

Responsibilities

• Seeks bid opportunities through client relationships and postings.
• Estimates projects for bid submittal by reviewing plans and specs.
• Coordinates pre-construction meetings for awarded projects.
• Manages costs by tracking labor, equipment, and materials.
• Ensures safety, budget, and schedule compliance.
• Communicates with project owner/GC and manages scope changes.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Client relations

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Viewpoint Vista

HCSS

MS Teams

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager/Estimator has the opportunity to take ownership of heavy civil, DOT, and public works projects from the initial bid through final completion. This role combines estimating and project management, developing competitive bids, planning awarded work, partnering with field operations, and managing the schedule, costs, contract requirements, changes, and client relationships throughout construction. It's a hands-on role for someone who understands heavy civil construction and wants to be involved in both winning the work and seeing it successfully built.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Seeks out/completes bid opportunities through client relationships, networking opportunities, public/private postings, assigned bid opportunities, and various other means.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with current clients; responsible for creating relationships with potential future clients.
• Estimates projects for bid submittal by reviewing plans and specifications, calculating quantities, gathering quotes and submittals, constructing the bid, and creating the bid submittal.
• Coordinates pre-construction meetings for projects awarded to ensure communication and coordination between project managers, field, and office support. Works with operations staff to coordinate appropriate construction methods and staffing needs.
• Obtains necessary permits and licensing.
• Manages costs by tracking labor, equipment, and materials.
• Manages billing with Project Coordinators to ensure accuracy of invoicing, preparation of payables, accounts receivable collections, approval of accounts payable in a timely manner and management of over/under billing monthly.
• Communicates and is responsible for meeting EEO/DBE project requirements.
• Ensures all aspects of the project are met safely, on/under budget and in the appropriate time frame allowed.
• Uses appropriate resources to troubleshoot any project issues that may arise.
• Seeks approval for all project change orders (before work is completed) and manages changes to the scope of work to maintain profitability.
• Coordinates efforts and communication with the project owner/general contractor to work toward safe and timely project completion and adjust project scope of work and timelines as needed.
• Assures that Leadership is informed on all matters of relative importance.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor's Degree; minimum of 5 years experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Construction Bidding and Project Management software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience with MS Teams is desirable but not required.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate information to all levels of management, employees, external vendors, and other business associates.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, clients, and/or regulatory agencies.
• Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of situations and events and respond accordingly. Ability to seek counsel, when needed and use a variety of resources.
• Ability to develop and nurture lasting client relationships.
• Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

OTHER

• Valid Driver's License and ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Occasional travel and overnight stays to jobsites outside of office location area (10%)

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of Viewpoint Vista and HCSS construction software is preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time; 50%+. The employee is regularly required to use a computer/laptop/iPad in on office environment with natural and/or florescent lighting, navigate between office building floors, and on occasion, attend off-site meetings. The employee occasionally may encounter high noise levels, but hearing protection is provided/required.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Most often an office environment, however jobsite travel is required. Employee frequently works alone and with others. Frequently exposed to variable work environments, including unique conditions outside a typical office environment. Occasionally exposed to moving machinery, odors, dust, pressuri