Senior Project Manager/Estimator

Border States Paving, Inc.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical insurance

401K match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Border States Paving, Inc. is hiring a Senior Project Manager/Estimator based in our Fargo, ND office. The role combines estimating leadership with hands-on project execution management for heavy civil, asphalt paving, grading, and sitework.

You will lead bid development, transition awarded work to field operations, and support superintendents to drive safe, profitable outcomes. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in heavy civil and DOT projects, a strong estimating background, and a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in construction-related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in heavy civil, asphalt paving, grading, sitework, or construction PM and estimating.
• Heavy highway/DOT project experience strongly preferred.
• Experience leading project teams, mentoring developing employees, and coordinating with field leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating, planning, execution, financial performance, and closeout of heavy civil and asphalt paving projects.
• Transition awarded work into the field and support superintendents and foremen during execution.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, profitably, and in accordance with contract requirements.
• Mentor and guide project teams to improve estimating accuracy, production planning, cost control, and overall project execution.

Skills

Estimating

Field knowledge

Project management

Leadership/mentorship

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Border States Paving is looking for a Senior Project Manager/Estimator!

Position is based out of our Fargo, ND Office.

This is a senior leadership role for a proven heavy civil/asphalt professional who can both estimate work accurately and lead awarded projects through safe, profitable execution.

The Senior Project Manager / Estimator is responsible for leading the estimating, planning, execution, financial performance, and closeout of heavy civil, asphalt paving, grading, and sitework projects. This position plays a key role in developing competitive and accurate bids, transitioning awarded work into the field, supporting superintendents and foremen during execution, and ensuring projects are completed safely, profitably, and in accordance with contract requirements.

The role requires strong technical estimating ability, practical field knowledge, disciplined project management, and the ability to build productive relationships with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal operations teams. The Senior Project Manager / Estimator is expected to provide leadership, mentorship, and accountability while helping improve estimating accuracy, production planning, cost control, and overall project execution.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or GED required.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.

Minimum 7-10 years of experience in heavy civil, asphalt paving, grading, sitework, or construction project management and estimating.

Heavy highway/DOT project experience strongly preferred.

Demonstrated experience estimating and managing projects involving subcontractors, budgets, schedules, production tracking, change orders, and field operations required.

Experience leading project teams, mentoring developing employees, and coordinating with field leadership preferred.

Working Conditions:

Combination of office and field environment.

Frequent travel to project sites, owner meetings, company offices, and bid lettings.

Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical equipment, loud noise, heat, cold, dust, vibration, and active construction operations.

Extended work hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, overnight travel, and peak construction-season demands may be required.

Excellent compensation package up to $135,000/yr base pay plus company paid family medical insurance, 401K match, profit sharing, company vehicle and more.

Minorities, women, veterans, and the disabled are encouraged to apply. EOE/AAP