Senior Project Manager/Estimator - Earthwork

Veit Management, Inc; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Veit Management, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Estimator in New Berlin, Wisconsin to oversee bids and manage projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in a related role, strong communication skills, and proficiency in project management tools.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires occasional travel. Join a company committed to diversity and providing equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of estimating and managing large complex projects.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies and legal documents.
• Experience in responding to inquiries or complaints from clients.

Responsibilities

• Finalize client and public entity estimates and proposals.
• Provide overall management direction to multiple projects.
• Manage costs by tracking labor and materials.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of mathematical concepts

Proficient in Bidding and Project Management software

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Viewpoint Vista

HCSS construction software

Job description

Senior Project Manager/Estimator

Primary duty is to finalize bids and secure projects. Once awarded, the Senior Project Manager/Estimator provides overall management direction of contract work from start to finish, including scheduling, cost containment, progress monitoring, compliance, and client contact.

Responsibilities

• Finalize client and public entity estimates and proposals.
• Seek out and complete bid opportunities for the company through client relationships, network opportunities, public/private postings, and assigned bid opportunities.
• Prepare and coordinate full estimates on large complex work, reviewing plans and specifications, calculating quantities, gathering quotes and submittals, constructing bids, and creating the bid submittal.
• Provide overall management direction to multiple projects, establishing project directives and coordinating pre‑construction meetings with project managers, field, and office support.
• Work with operations staff to coordinate construction methods and staffing needs, obtain necessary permits and licensing.
• Manage costs by tracking labor and materials, and monitor billing, invoicing, accounts receivable and payable to ensure accuracy and timely collection.
• Ensure compliance with EEO/DBE project requirements.
• Address project issues, seek approval for project change orders before work is completed, and manage changes to scope to maintain profitability.
• Coordinate with project owners and general contractors to achieve safe, timely completion and adjust scope and timelines as needed.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with current clients and potential future clients.
• Inform leadership on all matters of relative importance.
• Supervise Estimator I, Estimator II, and Project Manager/Estimators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 15+ years of estimating and managing large complex projects in a related scope of work.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills at all levels of management, employees, external vendors, and other business associates.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions; knowledge of standard construction industry conversions.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies, reports, and legal documents.
• Experience responding to inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, and internal safety complaints.
• Ability to present information to top management, public groups, and regulatory agencies.
• Proficient in Bidding and Project Management software and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Knowledge of Viewpoint Vista and HCSS construction software is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Occasional travel and overnight stays to job sites and client meetings.
• Physical ability to stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods (50%+), use a computer/laptop in an office environment, and occasionally encounter high noise levels, machinery, dust, pressurized equipment, electrical hazards, and variable weather conditions.

Additional Information

Physical Demands: The employee is regularly required to stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods; the employee is regularly required to use a computer/laptop/iPad in an office environment; the employee may encounter high noise levels, occasional exposure to moving machinery, odors, dust, pressurized equipment, electrical hazards, and variable weather conditions.

Employee may travel and stay overnight at job sites.

Benefits: The base salary range may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior experience. A comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with matching contributions, paid time off, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.

Veit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Veit will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, layoff, termination, and benefits. It also covers reasonable accommodations for disability, religious belief, and pregnancy. Veit participates in E‑Verify.