Civil Project Manager/Estimator

Hughes General Contractors•North Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

Performs estimating and project management duties for excavation construction projects. The role produces estimates for heavy civil construction work, including earthwork, underground utilities, and site preparation, and develops construction budgets for the Building Division. It also manages assigned field jobs, coordinating with project engineers, superintendents, foremen, crews, and subcontractors. The position supports the safety program and Division Vice President, while overseeing project costs, schedules, resources, materials, documentation, billing, and communication with clients, owners, and authorities.

Requirements

Four-year college or technical school and/or training with at least 5 years of related construction experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook.
Proficiency in Timberline and B2W.
Proficiency in Business Center/Agtek Takeoff Software.
Ability to multitask and manage several activities at once.
Attention to working safely.
Flexible, team-player work ethic.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to direct production work confidently and with a positive attitude.
Integrity in maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive company information.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and technical publications, contracts, specifications, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and present information effectively to groups.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, and apply basic algebra, geometry, and surveying concepts.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Must pass controlled substance tests before employment and at all times during employment.

Responsibilities

Support the safety program and the Division Vice President as necessary.
Maintain a daily diary.
Produce detailed construction estimates for heavy civil projects, including earthwork, underground utilities, and site preparation.
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 assigned field jobs in the area of operation.
Hire and manage subcontractors as required.
Review costs against budgets and monitor general construction productivity.
Encourage repeat business and develop field contacts.
Participate in client meetings and meetings with authorities and owners.
Ensure time cards are submitted accurately and on time.
Prepare job schedules for look-ahead meetings.
Prepare correspondence and reports.
Order and schedule required project materials.
Ensure adequate resources are available at job sites.
Maintain job files, including correspondence and photographs.
Review and approve invoices.
Maintain current drawings on site.
Prepare monthly billing and submit it to Accounting.
Coordinate extra work with the Project Superintendent.
Update Accounting cost reports.
Troubleshoot issues for the Division Vice President, project, and superintendent.
Supervise assigned Project Engineers and interact closely with Superintendents, Field Foremen, field crews, and subcontractors.