Sr. Grading Estimator/Project Manager - Career Crunch

• A well-known site development company is seeking professional, dynamic, career- oriented, reliable, and motivated individual for a permanent full-time position as a Project Manager/Estimator at our office in Wilmington, NC. MUST HAVE 3D ESTIMATING SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE!
• This position involves estimating projects and managing site work and utility construction projects. It will require the applicant to manage project budgets and schedules.
• Please submit a cover letter with your resume detailing your qualifications and interest in the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage numerous projects while simultaneously completing estimating duties, experienced in using Carlson Civil Software and/or Ag-Tek.
• Manage site superintendents, vendors, and subcontractors, ensuring projects are within budget and on time.
• Primary communicator with project owners and/or engineers.
• Attend pre-bid meetings with the owner, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Develop a complete and accurate bid proposal including quantity take-off; crew composition; material and subcontractor pricing.
• Negotiate, secure and manage subcontracts.
• Compare bid pricing to historical data.
• Read, outline and communicate specifications and plans for superintendents and foremen.
• Review material submittals, and request approval.
• Develop and maintain project schedule. Prepare and keep the project progress and budget.
• Change order pricing and negotiations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 to 10 years experience in site work and utility construction project management. A Construction Management or Civil Engineer degree is desirable.
• A record of successfully estimating and managing civil site and utility construction projects
• Have a working knowledge of means and methods, crew composition and production rates for all aspects of civil site and utility construction.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Project Standard scheduling software with the ability to adapt to a variety of computer applications.
• Cost accounting experience preferred.
• The ability to work with a team and independently to complete projects within stated deadlines.
• Communicate effectively.
• Follow and reinforce company safety policies.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be ambitious and self-motivated, with a can-do attitude.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must have a valid drivers license.