Civil Project Manager/Estimator

Hughes General Contractors•North Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

Hughes General Contractors, Inc. is a longstanding family owned business with over 60 years of experience, depth of knowledge and tradition. We are known within the industry for our outstanding employee culture and a business model offering steady, year-round employment. This role performs estimating and project management duties for Excavation construction projects.

Requirements

Four-year college or technical school and/or training with a minimum of 5 years related construction experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook
Proficiency in Timberline & B2W
Proficiency in Business Center/Agtek Takeoff Software
Ability to multi-task and manage several different activities at a time
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical documents, contracts, specifications or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions within groups of managers, clients, investors, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry and surveying.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must be able to pass controlled substance tests prior to and at all times during employment.

Responsibilities

Support Safety program.
Support the Division V.P. and others as necessary.
Maintain daily diary.
Produce detailed construction estimates Heavy Civil construction projects. (Earthwork, Underground Utilities, Site Preparation, etc.)
Produce detailed construction budgets for the Building Division.
Read and understand Plans, Specifications, Soils Reports and Contracts.
Prepare job budgets and job books for construction.
Manage field job(s) in area of operation.
Hire and manage subcontractors as required.
Review cost vs. budget & general construction productivity.
Encourage repeat business & develop field contacts.
Participate in client meetings.
Participate in meetings with authorities and owners.
Ensure time cards are submitted in a timely basis with completeness & accuracy.
Prepare job schedules for look ahead meetings
Prepare correspondence and reports.
Order and schedule project required materials.
Ensure adequate resources are available at the job site.
Maintain job file(s) with correspondence & photographs.
Review and approve invoices.
Maintain current drawings on site.
Prepare monthly billing and submit to Accounting.
Coordinate with Project Superintendent on all extra work.
Update Accounting cost reports.
Troubleshoot issues for the Division V.P., Project and Superintendent.