Senior Estimator / Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

About the role

A well-established heavy civil contractor with more than five decades of experience in the Kansas City metro area is looking for an experienced Senior Estimator/Project Manager. The role covers the full project lifecycle, from preparing competitive estimates and proposals to project planning, execution and closeout. Projects range from about $500K to $50M and may involve state DOTs, municipalities and commercial clients.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and competitive bids, analyzing plans, specifications, scopes of work and contract documents
• Develop quantities, labor, material and equipment costs, and subcontractor pricing
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals, and develop project budgets and cost controls
• Assist with bid strategy and proposal preparation, then transition awarded projects into execution
• Manage projects from preconstruction through completion and closeout, monitoring budgets, schedules, production and financial performance
• Coordinate with field superintendents, subcontractors, vendors and owners, and review progress for cost or schedule issues
• Manage change orders, pay applications and project documentation, and maintain client and subcontractor relationships

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of heavy civil construction experience; 15 years preferred
• Bachelor's degree, 10 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination
• Experience with heavy highway, asphalt paving, concrete flatwork, earthwork and wet underground utilities
• Ability to manage projects of roughly $500K to $50M

Required skills

• Strong estimating and project management experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, HCSS Heavy Bid, HCSS Heavy Job, Bluebeam, Vista and Viewpoint
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication and problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple projects

What we offer

• Salary of $100,000 to $150,000
• Company vehicle, up to 15 days of PTO and 6 paid holidays
• Health, dental and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance and 401(k) with company match