Traveling Project Manager/Estimator - Mission Critical
Listed on 2026-07-16
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Construction
Procurement / Purchasing
Project Manager/Estimator
Responsible for bidding and securing construction projects, and managing full‑cycle project execution from contract award through completion.
Responsibilities- Source, develop, and submit bids through client relationships, networking, public/private postings, and assigned opportunities.
- Estimate project quantities, gather equipment and material quotes, and prepare comprehensive bid submittals.
- Coordinate pre‑construction meetings to ensure communication among project managers, field staff, and office support.
- Work with operations to define construction methods and staffing requirements.
- Obtain required permits and licenses.
- Track labor, equipment, and material costs to support cost containment.
- Manage billing activities with Project Coordinators, ensuring accurate invoicing, accounts receivable collections, and timely accounts payable.
- Interpret and meet EEO/DBE project requirements.
- Ensure all project aspects meet safety, budget, and time‑frame expectations, troubleshooting issues as they arise.
- Approve change orders before work begins and manage scope changes to preserve profitability.
- Facilitate communication with project owners and general contractors to promote safe, timely completion and adjust scopes or schedules if needed.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor‑vehicle record, pass a pre‑employment drug screen, and travel 10% of the time.
- Bachelor’s degree and at least five (5) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and training.
- Proficiency with construction bidding and project management software.
- Strong command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with MS Teams is a plus.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information to senior leadership, clients, and regulatory agencies.
- Analytical ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Skill in building and nurturing long‑term client relationships.
- Commitment to compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of Viewpoint Vista and HCSS construction software is preferred.
- Stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods (50%+).
- Use a computer, laptop, or iPad in an office environment.
- Navigate between office floors and attend occasional off‑site meetings.
- Occasional exposure to high noise levels, with hearing protection provided.
- Primarily an office setting with required job‑site travel.
- Work alone or in teams, often in variable environments.
- Exposure to moving machinery, odors, dust, pressurized equipment, electrical hazards, and variable weather including rain, snow, wind, cold, and heat.
- Competitive base salary that varies with location, skills, and experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
- Life insurance, disability coverage, and retirement plans with matching contributions.
- Generous paid time off, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, and an employee assistance program.
Veit is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Discrimination is prohibited on the basis of age, ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
The company will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities, religious beliefs, or pregnancy. A Pay Transparency and E‑Verify participation poster are available in multiple languages. All applicants and employees are welcomed to report discrimination or request accommodations through the Human Resources Department.
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