Heavy Civil Project Manager​/Estimator

Company Name: LA Construction Corp.

Location:

Pontiac, MI

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday through Friday

Project Scope:
Commercial, Industrial, and Government Civil and Utility Sitework

Pay Scale: $88,000.00 to $ per year based on experience plus Performance Bonus

Incentives:

Performance Bonus, Health Dental Vision Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Weekly Pay

Own the Project Lifecycle from Bid to Handover.

LA Construction Corp. is seeking a high caliber Heavy Civil Project Manager / Estimator to serve as a driving force in our Flint operations. Backed by a 58 year legacy of excellence in civil construction and sitework, our firm stands as an industry staple. We provide the stability of a family oriented business paired with the high octane execution of major commercial, industrial, and public infrastructure contracts.

This is a true cradle to grave management position designed for a seasoned construction professional who can aggressively estimate dirt and utility scopes, secure profitable awards, and lead union crews through successful field execution. If you want full autonomy over your projects, a clear path for long term career growth, and a team that values technical mastery, your next move starts here.

• Surgical Estimating and Bidding:
  Analyze detailed project specifications and blueprints to generate precise, highly competitive excavation, grading, and site utility bids.
• Field and Budget Coordination:
  Partner closely with field supervisors and union crews to ensure physical execution perfectly aligns with original cost projections and budgetary constraints.
• Schedule Architecture:
  Develop and maintain comprehensive master project schedules to guarantee strict, on time delivery for government and industrial clients.
• Margin Optimization:
  Continuously evaluate material, equipment, and labor costs to maximize project profitability and resource efficiency.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Direct all site level communications, serving as the primary liaison between executive leadership, subcontractors, clients, and municipal inspectors.
• Document Control:
  Manage the submittal, RFI, and change order processes to protect project margins and maintain absolute financial accuracy.

Required

• Industry Tenure:
  Minimum of 5 years of dual experience in civil construction estimation and project management.
• Core Competencies:
  
  A proven track record of bidding and managing earthwork, excavation, and underground site utility projects.
• Technical Literacy:
  Advanced proficiency in reading civil engineering drawings, site layouts, and interpreting complex structural or geotechnical specifications.
• Labor Dynamics:
  Strong experience working within a union environment and a practical understanding of collective bargaining labor requirements.

• Advanced expertise in specialized utility bidding software such as HCSS Heavy Bid, InSite, or Plan Swift and project management platforms.
• Demonstrated success in winning and managing large scale federal, state, or municipal infrastructure contracts.
• Extensive knowledge of regional civil construction regulations, municipal codes, and local geological conditions in Michigan.
• Associate degree or higher in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.

• Competitive Compensation: $88,000.00 to $ annual base salary strictly based on your mastery and track record.
• Financial
  
  Incentives:
  
  Strong performance based bonus opportunities tied to project margin retention and job safety.
• Income Reliability:
  Dependable weekly pay cycle.
• Health and Wellness:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Future Security: A robust retirement savings program to invest in your long term goals.
• Work Life Balance:
  
  Generous Paid Time Off PTO including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Field Support:
  All necessary safety equipment and specialized personal protective gear PTO fully provided by the company.

LA Construction Corp. is a premier civil and utility contractor with a 58 year legacy of excellence in the commercial and industrial sectors. We pride ourselves on our corporate stability, professional integrity, and the deep expertise of our union backed workforce. Join a team where decades of field experience meet a modern approach to infrastructure development.

LA Construction Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We…