Transportation Project Manager/Estimator

The Remas Company; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Remas Company is seeking a Transportation Project Manager/Estimator to lead bridge and road construction projects for a Department of Transportation division. You will manage from pre-construction to project closeout, develop estimates, review plans, and coordinate with subcontractors and clients to keep programs on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience, plus strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering.
• 3–5 years of bridge and road construction estimation experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, plans and specs.
• Proven budgeting, scheduling, negotiation and cost control.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and manage bridge and road construction projects from start to finish.
• Review plans and specs to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Prepare take-offs, bids, and cost proposals for DOT projects.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers and the project team.
• Ensure projects stay on time and within budget through close monitoring.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

People skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Leadership

Management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the job Transportation Project Manager/Estimator

• Our Client is seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and organized Construction Project Manager Estimator to join a growing team in the Department of Transportation division. Your primary responsibilities will be project management functions, accurate cost estimates, research products, report preparation, and forecast monitoring. You will also oversee communications with your clients and conduct risk assessments.
• To be successful in this position, you need to be analytically minded and a great problem solver. We are seeking applicants with excellent communication and people skills. Additionally, you need to have strong organizational and time management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for estimating and managing bridge and road construction projects from start to finish.
• Review project plans, specifications, and other documents to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Analyze and interpret project blueprints, drawings, and specifications to accurately estimate material, labor, and equipment costs.
• Prepare take-offs, the scope of work, and bid packages for bridge and road construction projects.
• Communicate with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to obtain quotes.
• Analyze bid results, and prepare detailed proposals, and cost estimates for clients.
• Manage bridge and road construction projects from pre-construction to project completion, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Monitor project progress and communicate with clients, subcontractors, and project team members to meet project goals.
• Develop project leads.
• Coordinate and manage all projects, and activities, including scheduling, budgeting, and quality control.
• Ensure that project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and project reports, is completed accurately and on time

Education & Experience:

• Minimum education level of a bachelors degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
• The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience in bridge and road construction estimation and be knowledgeable of project management principles.
• Understanding of construction methods, materials, and costs
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs.
• A high degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with Self-Performing or Specialty Contractor
• Experience in sales/marketing a plus.
• Strong leadership and management skills

Technology:

• Proficient with Microsoft Software- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proficient in project management software (Procore, Bluebeam)
• As a Project Manager Estimator for RAM, the employee will be subject to an office and job site/field setting. Work environments may include but are not limited to the following: seasonal temperatures, high spaces, small spaces, loud and frequent noises, standing/walking and indoor/outdoor settings.

Travel:

• To and from job sites is required. RAM will compensate for travel expenses if applicable.