Estimator​/Project Manager

The Beaver Excavating Co. is looking for a goal‑driven Estimator/Project Manager to work as part of our team at our office in Raleigh, NC.

• Estimating & Bidding
  • Accurately and efficiently bids projects
  • Develops pricing for RFPs, change orders, change authorizations, bulletins, etc.
  • Demonstrates a thorough understanding of how each project was bid and communicates efficiently with project Superintendents
• Cost Management
  • Identifies and manages project scope changes
  • Coordinates job set‑up, cost codes, and reporting project costs
  • Manages project payment applications
  • Tracks quantities to update project revenues
  • Directs pre‑job planning, turnover, lessons learned, etc.
  • Manages project claims and change orders
  • Takes the lead to address and solve issues that impact safety, job costs, production, quality, and profitability
• Marketing & New Work Development
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships both publicly and professionally in and outside the workplace
• Management & Employee Development
  • Weighs‑in on performance reviews for assigned personnel when necessary
• Project Management
  • Actively participates in ensuring job site safety according to Beaver safety policies
  • Runs ‘Pre‑Job’, ‘Mid‑Job’, and ‘Post‑Job’ meetings
  • Communicates production goals clearly to field supervision
  • Manages multiple projects at one time
  • Develops and communicates project schedule
  • Ensures that the activities of subcontractors and suppliers are monitored, completed appropriately, and are understood by job site Superintendents and Foreman
  • Ensures that subcontracts and purchase orders are completed correctly with all pertinent information and submitted in a timely fashion
  • Provides mentorship to subcontractors to meet project goals and requirements
  • Communicates with owners and their representatives regarding budgets, schedules, and change management in a professional manner, ensuring a long‑term relationship
  • Leads project reviews and problem resolution with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers
  • Responds timely to customer’s needs without compromising safety, quality, or reputation
  • Coordinates project close‑out and ensures completion of proper documentation
  • Maintains project quality and conformance to drawings and specifications
  • Seeks to meet project DBE, MBE, and EEO requirements
  • Informs customers of the Beaver Companies’ abilities and areas of expertise
  • Maintains a vision of value engineering and actively pursues implementation within the project
  • Proactively looks ahead to identify and avoid potential challenges
  • Maintains full awareness of all current project conditions and issues, including union, environment, geotechnical, government regulations and permits, materials supply, subcontractors, and schedules

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of industry practices and the impacts of project activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong leadership skills and complex problem‑solving skills as it relates to customers, equipment, personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, governmental agencies, etc.
• Competent use of MS Office and construction software skills
• Demonstrates respect for coworkers and customers

• Ability and willingness to travel overnight as required by project needs

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent required; equivalent field experience will be considered
• 5 years’ experience in the construction industry required
• Previous field experience preferred
• Previous experience in a supervisory role preferred

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is…