Senior Estimator/Project Manager

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 is a specialty site-work contractor performing earthwork, demolition and utilities primarily in the Midwest/Central US region. Our team welcomes individuals who are passionate about their work and committed to delivering quality workmanship with integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Related earthwork construction experience of 10+ years and a college degree (desired but not a requirement)
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to be a team leader under challenging conditions
• Demonstrate positive outlook
• Dependability: showing initiative and good follow through
• Solid organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Self-starter with the ability to effectively prioritize
• Light travel may be required

We Offer:

• Salary Range of $100,000.00 to $160,000.00
• Comprehensive Medical, HSA, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match Component
• Company Vehicle Provided (or Vehicle Allowance possible)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Rachel Contracting is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.