Project Manager, Estimator, Civil Engineering

Travel: Approximately 20–40%, including project sites, client facilities, and pre-bid visits; overnight travel as required

We are seeking an experienced Estimator / Project Manager to support the growth and execution of heavy civil construction projects throughout the Ohio Valley region. This position offers the opportunity to manage the full project pursuit process, from developing client relationships and identifying opportunities to preparing estimates, developing proposals, negotiating projects, and supporting construction execution.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in heavy civil estimating, earthwork, construction scheduling, and project management. This individual will work closely with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and field leadership to develop practical, cost-effective construction plans that meet project requirements and schedules.

This role is primarily office-based in Gallipolis, Ohio, with regular travel to active construction sites and client facilities.

• Build and maintain relationships with power generation facilities, utilities, and electrical transmission and distribution companies.
• Identify upcoming projects and develop new business opportunities within the heavy civil construction market.
• Review requests for proposals, construction drawings, and specifications to evaluate project scope and feasibility.
• Conduct site visits to assess existing conditions, access, haul routes, material sources, and subcontractor availability.

• Perform earthwork takeoffs by developing and comparing existing and proposed surfaces to calculate cut-and-fill quantities.
• Calculate quantities for all project work items using construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Estimate layered containment systems, including structural fill, recompacted clay, geomembranes, geotextiles, geocomposites, geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs), and drainage aggregate.
• Determine crew requirements, equipment needs, production rates, material costs, and subcontractor and supplier pricing.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities that reduce costs or improve schedules while meeting design requirements.

• Develop critical path method (CPM) construction schedules, preferably using Primavera P6.
• Ensure schedules align with estimated production rates, project durations, and construction sequencing.
• Update schedules as project scope, conditions, and execution requirements change.

• Prepare detailed proposals, written work plans, construction schedules, and supporting exhibits.
• Develop project cross-sections, drawings, graphics, and other materials to communicate construction methods.
• Present proposed execution plans during pre-bid and post-bid meetings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Create professional presentations using PowerPoint and similar tools.

• Transition awarded projects to field leadership and remain involved throughout construction.
• Monitor crew productivity, material quantities, project schedules, and overall performance.
• Collaborate with superintendents and foremen to translate construction drawings and specifications into practical field direction.
• Maintain communication between office personnel, field teams, clients, and project stakeholders.

• At least five years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction, such as site development, mass earthwork, roadway construction, or drainage projects.
• Proficiency in earthwork takeoffs and surface modeling using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, AGTEK, or comparable software.
• Working knowledge of geosynthetic liner and cap systems, including materials, installation, and quantity calculations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, and design intent.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction methods, earthwork operations, and construction sequencing.
• Experience developing and maintaining CPM construction schedules.
• Experience preparing cost-based estimates using Heavy Bid, B2W Estimate, or similar software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and technical communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet applicable driving and insurance requirements.

Previous coal combustion residuals (CCR) or environmental construction experience is not…