Senior Project Manager​/Estimator - Earthwork

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager/Estimator’s primary duty is to finalize bids and secure projects. Once awarded, the Senior Project Manager/Estimator provides overall management direction of contract work from start to finish—including scheduling, cost containment, monitoring progress, compliance, and client contact. The role is responsible for overall direction of large revenue projects for the group, establishes project objectives, and prepares and coordinates the preparation of full estimates on large complex work.

• Responsible for finalizing client and public entity estimates and proposals.
• Seek out and complete bid opportunities for the company through client relationships, network opportunities, public/private postings, and assigned bid opportunities.
• Prepare and coordinate full estimates on large complex work, including reviewing plans and specifications, calculating quantities, gathering quotes and submittals, constructing the bid, and creating the bid submittal.
• Provide overall management direction to multiple projects, establishing project directives, coordinating pre‑construction meetings for awarded projects to ensure communication and coordination between project managers, field, and office support. Work with operations staff to coordinate appropriate construction methods and staffing needs.
• Obtain necessary permits and licensing.
• Manage costs by tracking labor and materials.
• Manage billing with Project Coordinators to ensure accuracy of invoicing, preparation of payables, accounts receivable collections; approve accounts payable in a timely manner and manage over/under billing monthly.
• Communicate and work with appropriate staff to meet all EEO/DBE project requirements.
• Ensure all aspects of the project are met safely, on/under budget, and within the appropriate time frame allowed.
• Use appropriate resources to troubleshoot any project issues that may arise.
• Seek approval for all project change orders (before work is completed) and manage changes to the scope of work to maintain profitability.
• Coordinate efforts and communication with the project owner/general contractor to work toward safe and timely project completion and adjust project scope of work and timelines as needed.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with current clients; create relationships with potential future clients.
• Assure that Veit’s Leadership is informed on all matters of relative importance.
• Supervise Estimator I, Estimator II, and Project Manager/Estimators.

• 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; knowledge of standard conversions used in the construction industry.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies, reports, and legal documents; respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, and internal safety complaints; present information to top management, public groups, and/or regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of bidding and project management software, Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret an extensive variety of situations and events and respond accordingly; seek counsel when needed and use a variety of resources.
• 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.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Occasional travel and overnight stays to jobsites and client meetings.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to…