Project Manager/Estimator - PME

HEI Civil; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HEI Civil is seeking a motivated and experienced Project Manager/Estimator to join our Phoenix, AZ office. This role involves managing estimating procedures, coordinating project schedules, and ensuring effective communication with subcontractors.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of civil construction experience, with a strong focus on underground utilities and roadway reconstruction. We value attention to detail and excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience with civil and/or heavy highway construction.
• Experience with underground utilities, earthwork, and roadway reconstruction.
• Valid driver's license and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow estimating procedures and bid selection.
• Manage schedules, labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
• Handle change control and project documentation.
• Address project issues related to schedule, cost, and quality.

Skills

Underground utilities

Earthwork

Roadway reconstruction

Effective negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

HCSS

Customer service

Organization and planning

Communication and management

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Project Manager/Estimator – Phoenix, AZ

Seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager/Estimator with civil construction experience to join our team at our Phoenix, AZ office.

Estimator Responsibilities

• Follow estimating procedures.
• Bid selection.
• Work with the estimate team.
• Develop and meet estimate schedule.
• Assemble estimates.
• Estimate review.
• Bid delivery and follow‑up.
• Aggressively market new and existing clients.
• Find new project bidding opportunities from private owners, engineers, municipalities, etc.
• Maintain project involvement through the building phase from pre‑construction to closeout.

Project Management Responsibilities

• Work with Heavy Job and Heavy Bid teams.
• Review costs, quality daily; quantities and pictures.
• Coordinate schedules, labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, suppliers with Superintendents.
• Inform General Superintendents and Field Operations Manager of significant budget issues and quality failures.
• Create and maintain weekly schedules to ensure budget management and tracking.
• Manage change control: review, negotiate, recommend change orders; conduct delay analysis; enforce all key project documents.
• Control Extra Work Orders and ensure they are signed before work starts.
• Document control and file electronic copies of all documentation.
• Procure and file permits, ROW, street cuts, fire lines, domestic service, etc.
• Address project issues (schedule, cost, quality).
• Review percent complete with finance.
• Invoice approval and tracking.
• Project updates via weekly meetings or daily morning recap.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with underground utilities, earthwork, roadway reconstruction, and civil construction.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Extreme attention to detail.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, HCSS.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Excellent organization and planning.
• Effective communication and management of subcontractors.
• Valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience

• Minimum high‑school diploma or GED.
• Five or more years of experience with civil and/or heavy highway construction.