SIMON | Project Manager​/Estimator

Job Summary

This position combines estimating and project management responsibilities, including preparing bids through plan and specification review, coordinating contracts and bid requirements, assisting with project budgeting, and managing the planning and execution of construction projects.

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Simon Steering and Continuous Improvement teams.
• Support, promote, and practice the Company’s core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies.

Project Management

• Oversee project planning and coordination, including resource allocation, scheduling, utility locates, material delivery, and traffic control requirements.
• Lead communication and coordination with project personnel, subcontractors, engineers, inspectors, suppliers, and internal departments to ensure project milestones and deadlines are met.
• Prepare, maintain, and manage all project documentation such as schedules, subcontracts, purchase orders, and material orders.
• Oversee material delivery, utility locates, traffic control requirements, and compliance with OSHA, EPA, DNR, and all safety/environmental regulations.
• Conduct project meetings and provide ongoing project updates to management.
• Monitor project costs and identify trends that support cost‑reduction and process‑improvement efforts.
• Assist with determining equipment needs, sequencing operations, and staffing requirements.
• Support development and performance management of assigned employees through training, mentoring, and coaching.
• Safely operate company vehicles/equipment and perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Estimating

• Prepare detailed project cost estimates using bid software, including quantity takeoffs and analysis of production rates, phasing, and haul routes.
• Review and interpret plans, proposals, preliminary drawings, and specifications to support accurate estimating.
• Solicit, evaluate, and compare subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Conduct site visits to collect information related to utilities, services, and project conditions.
• Prepare bid forms, project‑cost summaries, and related contract documentation.
• Maintain estimating documentation, including subcontracts, purchase orders, and schedules.
• Identify cost trends to support management in cost‑reduction and process‑improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving history required.

• 3+ years of progressive experience in construction operations, project management/estimating or related role preferred.
• Background in heavy highway, municipal, and/or commercial construction preferred.
• HCSS, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam and/or similar program experience preferred.
• Proficiency in use of computers and mobile devices, including MS Office programs required.

The job requires:

• Wears and maintains required PPE.
• Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Regularly uses hands to handle, write, and operate a keyboard or mobile device.
• Regularly communicates and uses visual acuity to exchange information, coordinate work, and review documents.
• Regularly operates a vehicle to travel to and from work sites.
• Regularly sits for long periods at a desk using a computer.
• Frequently stands or works on feet for extended periods and walks across uneven terrain.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits, reaches, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls to access work areas.
• Frequently works in environments that may include loud noise, moving equipment, dust, or varying indoor/outdoor conditions.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and overtime; overnight travel may be required.

Compensation: $-$ DOE.

Benefits:
All full‑time employees are eligible to participate in Simon benefits, including medical, dental, vision, term life, supplemental life, paid parental leave, 401K with company match, short‑term disability, flexible spending plan, and education assistance. Also eight paid holidays and company discounts are available.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to meet the requirements of the role, complete any part of the application process, or access the online application process are encouraged to provide a request. Additional accommodations may be provided at the applicant’s request.

Application window anticipated to close on 06/13/2026; open until filled.