Senior Project Manager/Estimator (Earthwork/Utilities)

Senior Project Manager / Estimator (Earthworks / Utilities)

Job Description :

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.

A Day in the Life at Veit

• Responsible for finalizing client and public entity estimates and proposals.
• Responsible for seeking out / complete bid opportunities for the company through client relationships, network opportunities, public / private postings, assigned bid opportunities, etc.
• Prepares and / or coordinates preparation of full estimates on large complex work including reviewing plan and specifications, calculating quantities, gathering quotes and submittals, constructing the bid, and creating the bid submittal.
• Provides overall management direction to multiple projects, establishing project directives including coordinates pre-construction meetings for projects awarded to ensure communication and coordination between project managers, field, and office support.
• Obtains necessary permits and licensing.
• Manages costs by tracking labor and materials.
• Manages billing, with Project Coordinators, to ensure accuracy of invoicing, preparation of payables, accounts receivable collections, approval of accounts payable in a timely manner and management of over / under billing monthly.
• Communicates and is responsible for working with appropriate staff to meet all EEO / DBE project requirements.
• Works to ensure all aspects of project are met safely, on / under budget and in the appropriate time frame allowed.
• Uses appropriate resources to troubleshoot any project issues that may arise.
• Seeks approval for all project change orders (before work is completed) and manages changes to the scope of work to maintain profitability.
• Coordinates efforts and communication with the project owner / general contractor to work toward safe and timely project completion and adjust project scope of work and timelines as needed.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with current clients; responsible for creating relationships with potential future clients.
• Assures that Veit’s Leadership is informed on all matters of relative importance.
• Supervises Estimator I, Estimator II, and Project Manager / Estimators.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree; 15+ years of estimating and managing large complex projects experience in related scope of work.
• Good communication skills both oral and written when working with all levels of management, employees, external vendors, and other business associates.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies, reports, and legal documents.
• Knowledge of Bidding and Project Management software, Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to develop and nurture lasting client relationships.
• Ability to maintain compliance with all Veit policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Viewpoint Vista and HCSS construction software is preferred.

Other

• Valid Driver’s License and ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Occasional travel and overnight stays to jobsites and client meetings.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

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