Project Manager​/Estimator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Martin Construction is looking for a team player to fill its position for a Project Manager/Estimator. The candidate will take responsibility in the bid process and overall completion of the project.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare timely bids and project manage industrial, government, state, city, and private projects.
• Present and attend periodic meetings.
• Promptly and properly communicate, and maintain positive relationships with owners, engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, suppliers, etc., in a manner that will build good working relationships resulting in future business.
• Attend bid meetings and walk-throughs at various locations to determine the scope of work, complexities, accessibilities, and required content of estimates.
• Assist in billing on all projects.
• Estimate field change orders for assigned projects.
• Prepare estimates and assist in large-scale projects.
• Ability to self-manage responsibilities.
• Follow the company safety program.
• Periodic travel within a 300-mile radius.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity take-offs.
• Develop subcontract interest in projects and manage the subcontractor RFP process.
• Assist in preparing detailed critical path job schedules.
• Maintain professionalism when faced with aggressive deadlines.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred degree in Civil or Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field of study.
• Preferred two (2) years dedicated to heavy highway civil contracting.
• Ability to understand civil grading operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Preferred experience in bidding software (i.e., Heavy Bid).
• Strong knowledge of estimating strategies, engineering disciplines, and cost control methods.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and good organizational skills.
• Ability to manage occasional heavy workloads and quick turnaround times on estimates.
• Excellent math skills.
• Strong team player that takes responsibility in the bidding process.

COMPENSATION

• Comprehensive Benefit Package (Health, vision, dental, 401K with a 4% match, PTO).