Project Manager/Estimator - Geotechnical

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We are looking for a goal-driven Project Manager/Estimator to work as part of our Geotechnical team. This position is responsible for all aspects of the planning and execution of assigned projects. This position works closely with project superintendents, owners, engineers, and construction managers. In addition, this role supervises and trains project engineers and other related project staff.

The Project Manager/Estimator creates clear and attainable project objectives while keeping a focus on quality, cost, and time. This role advocates a teamwork approach and keeps the lines of communication open to ensure the best possible outcome for the customer.

An understanding of deep foundations, tie-backs, piling/sheeting, rigid inclusions, or other elements is a plus.

Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities

• Actively participates in ensuring job site safety according to Beaver safety policies
• Runs Pre-Job, Mid-Job, and Post-Job meetings
• Communicates schedule and production goals clearly to field supervision
• Manages multiple projects at one time including costs, schedules, quality, and production
  
• Ensures that the activities of subcontractors and suppliers are monitored, completed appropriately, and are understood by job site Superintendents and Foremen
• Communicates with owners and their representatives regarding budgets, schedules, and change management in a professional manner, ensuring a long-term relationship
• 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
• Proactively looks ahead to identify and avoid potential challenges
  
• Marketing & New Work Development Responsibilities:
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships both publicly and professionally in and outside of the workplace
• Estimating & Bidding Responsibilities:
  • 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
• Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company

Skills & Requirements

• 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

Travel Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel overnight and for extended periods of time as required by project needs.

Education & Experience

• 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
• Previous experience in a supervisory role

Physical Demands

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 occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity

The Beaver Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to , color, , age, , , status, genetics, protected veteran status, , or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.