Project Manager​/Estimator – Civil Construction

Vrana has been a family owned company since being founded in 1909 with the mission to provide premium quality construction that reflects each client’s vision through a collaborative and innovative work environment that fosters our employees’ success. Our confidence is guided by our commitment to honesty, integrity, and accountability – the very principles the company was built on. We strongly value our employees by investing in them for the future which has led to an average employee tenure of 15+ years.

As a Project Manager/Estimator, you will lead projects from initial pricing through final closeout. Your work will span earthwork, utilities, structural concrete, and concrete paving, including everything from culverts and retaining walls to municipal streets, intersections, and large paving packages.

• Prepare accurate estimates and proposals for civil, structural, and concrete paving projects
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• Review plans, specifications, and structural/paving drawings to understand scope, risks, and constructability.
• Manage projects involving:
  • Concrete paving (streets, intersections, approaches, joint layout, QC coordination)
  • Earthwork and underground utilities
• Oversee material procurement and subcontracting for structural and paving scopes.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and field leadership.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, production rates, and cost trends.
• Lead project meetings, RFIs, change orders, and documentation.
• Support field supervisors with planning, manpower, and equipment needs.
• Ensure all work meets company standards for safety, quality, and performance.

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or similar preferred (experience also valued).
• 4–6+ years of experience in civil construction estimating and project management, including structural construction and concrete paving experience such as:
  • Slipform and handwork paving
  • Concrete mix designs and paving QC coordination
  • Structural foundations, walls, culverts, and reinforcement detailing
  • Formwork, shoring, and structural concrete sequencing
• Strong ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and paving plan sets.
• Solid understanding of heavy civil operations (grading, utilities, site development).
• Experience with digital takeoff tools and estimating software.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.

• Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (policy dependent).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan options
• Significant opportunities for advancement within a growing team.
• A culture built on craftsmanship, teamwork, and pride in the work we build.