Senior Estimator & Project Lead, Earthwork

Rachel Contracting, Inc.; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

HSA

401(k) Employer Match

Company Vehicle Provided

Vehicle Allowance

PTO

Job summary

Rachel Contracting, Inc. is a Midwest specialty site-work contractor seeking a senior estimator/project manager to lead earthwork projects for private and public clients. You will handle estimating, cost control, invoicing reviews, and client communications, while mentoring junior staff.

This role requires 10+ years in earthwork, strong communication, leadership and organizational skills, and willingness to travel. A college degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years earthwork construction experience; college degree desired but not required.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to be a team leader under challenging conditions.
• Demonstrate positive outlook and dependability with initiative.
• Solid organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize.
• Light travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Estimating and project management of earthwork projects for private and public clients.
• Navigates and understands cost accounting for on-going projects including daily/weekly cost verifications, review/confirmation of daily logs, change orders, monthly project cost projections, approving project invoicing, etc.
• Perform all necessary project communications with clients, field staff, office support staff and management.
• Maintain necessary estimating and project files.
• Assist with mentoring of junior estimator/project managers and seasonal interns.
• Training and assisting with coordination of interns performing takeoffs and other miscellaneous support tasks.
• Able to review and assist with management of earthwork projects.
• Manage and monitor project billings and collections, attending project meetings, representing Rachel Contracting with client/customers/vendors, subcontractors, coordinating/directing field staff as necessary, and complete project communications.
• Perform continuous marketing of existing company clients and assist with efforts to generate/develop new client relationships.

Skills

Earthwork experience

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Organization

Self-motivation

Travel willingness

Education

College degree

Job description

Rachel Contracting, Inc. is a Midwest specialty site-work contractor seeking a senior estimator/project manager to lead earthwork projects for private and public clients. You will handle estimating, cost control, invoicing reviews, and client communications, while mentoring junior staff.

This role requires 10+ years in earthwork, strong communication, leadership and organizational skills, and willingness to travel. A college degree is preferred but not required.