Senior Project Manager & Estimator — Lead Large-Scale Construction

Veit & Company, Inc.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

VEIT is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Estimator to finalize bids and secure projects, then lead contract work from start to finish, directing scheduling, cost containment, progress, compliance and client contact for large revenue projects.

You will coordinate estimates from plans and specs, manage permitting, billing, and project changes, and develop client relationships while ensuring safety, on/under budget delivery, and timely completion across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; 15+ years of estimating and managing large complex projects experience in related scope of work.
• Good communication skills both oral and written when working with all levels of management, employees, external vendors, and other business associates.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies, reports, and legal documents.
• Knowledge of Bidding and Project Management software, Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to develop and nurture lasting client relationships.
• Ability to maintain compliance with all Veit policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Viewpoint Vista and HCSS construction software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Finalize client and public entity estimates and proposals.
• Seek out bid opportunities for the company through client relationships and postings.
• Prepare full estimates on large complex work from plans and specs.
• Provide management direction to multiple projects and coordinate pre-construction meetings.
• Obtain permits and licensing; manage costs and billing with project coordinators.
• Ensure safety, budget, and timely completion; communicate with owners/GCs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with current and future clients.
• Inform Veit's leadership of important matters.
• Supervise Estimator I/II and PM/Estimators.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Math concepts

Policy interpretation

Problem solving

Client relationships

Compliance

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bidding and Project Management software

Microsoft Office

Viewpoint Vista

HCSS construction software

Job description

VEIT is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Estimator to finalize bids and secure projects, then lead contract work from start to finish, directing scheduling, cost containment, progress, compliance and client contact for large revenue projects.

You will coordinate estimates from plans and specs, manage permitting, billing, and project changes, and develop client relationships while ensuring safety, on/under budget delivery, and timely completion across multiple projects.