Heavy Civil Excavation and Site Estimator​/Project Manager

JHL Construction is seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Excavation and Site Work Estimator / Project Manager to join our team.

We are looking for a motivated construction professional with experience in estimating, project management, or a combination of both. Candidates do not need to have held both positions to be considered. A strong background as either an Estimator or Project Manager, along with an understanding of heavy civil construction, can be an excellent fit for this position.

This role will support projects from the estimating and preconstruction stages through project execution and completion. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable reading plans and specifications, and understands how accurate estimating, project planning, cost control, scheduling, and communication contribute to successful and profitable projects.

• Previous experience in excavating and site work estimating, project management, or a related heavy civil construction role
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid and/or Heavy Job is a plus
• Experience in the heavy civil construction industry
• Concrete and/or asphalt construction experience is preferred
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand construction plans, drawings, specifications, and bid documents
• Experience performing or reviewing quantity takeoffs and construction estimates
• Understanding of construction costs, labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and project rates
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple bids, projects, deadlines, and priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable communicating with owners, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, and internal team members
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn and work within estimating, project management, and Microsoft Office software
• Ability to identify potential project risks, discrepancies, scope gaps, and cost concerns
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining an understanding of the overall project scope and objectives
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed

Equivalent combinations of education, construction experience, estimating experience, and project management experience will be considered.

Depending on the selected candidate’s experience and strengths, responsibilities may include a combination of estimating and project management duties.

• Review plans, specifications, bid documents, contracts, and project requirements
• Perform accurate plan/blueprint takeoffs and field takeoffs
• Develop detailed quantity and cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects
• Estimate labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor, hauling, and other project costs
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors
• Prepare and submit competitive bids and proposals
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits as needed
• Identify scope requirements, exclusions, potential conflicts, project risks, and opportunities
• Maintain accurate estimating documentation and supporting information
• Assist with project handoff from estimating to operations after award

• Manage assigned construction projects from award through completion
• Review project scope, contracts, plans, specifications, schedules, and budgets
• Coordinate with field supervisors, crews, subcontractors, vendors, owners, and other project stakeholders
• Track project costs against budgets and estimates
• Monitor labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and production costs
• Assist with project scheduling and coordination of field operations
• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, documentation, and other project requirements as applicable
• Identify potential delays, cost overruns, scope…