Project Manager/Estimator

KRC Corporation•Billings, MT

About The Position

The Project Manager/Estimator estimates and manages public and private construction projects. The role prepares bids and takeoffs, reviews plans and specifications, visits project sites, and communicates with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers. It also provides project administration and supports field operations through scheduling, procurement, coordination, cost tracking, billing review, and troubleshooting. The position helps ensure projects are executed efficiently and profitably while meeting applicable safety and environmental regulations.

Requirements

Estimating and/or project management experience in asphalt, paving, materials, and/or chipseal operations, with at least 2 years of highway construction experience.
Acumen for highway materials, construction specifications, and troubleshooting.
Ability and willingness to travel for long periods of time.
Knowledge and understanding of production and placement practices and specifications for hot mix asphalt and/or chip seal.
Knowledge and understanding of quality control operations related to hot mix asphalt and/or chip seal.
Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships with stakeholders.
Understanding of environmental and safety regulatory compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent education, certification, or experience in a related construction background.
HCSS bidding experience.
Fluency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Review proposal specifications, drawings, pre-bid meetings, and project sites to determine the scope of work for bid or estimate proposals.
Determine labor, equipment, and material requirements and use them to prepare bid or estimate proposals.
Submit complete bid or estimate proposals to project owners, managers, and/or general contractors on time and professionally, and provide clarification as needed.
Provide current and potential customers or clients with prompt professional service, including design, planning, and pricing assistance.
Provide administrative management of awarded contracts.
Coordinate with senior management and field leadership to establish project objectives, procedures, schedules, and performance requirements.
Provide direct or indirect supervision of field crew members, foremen, or superintendents.
Maintain documentation of estimated and completed quantities and work value to support forecasting of future project performance.
Support Construction and Operations with scheduling, procurement, and change-order or supplemental-work processes for efficient and profitable execution.
Monitor subcontractors’ work.
Work with the Contract Administrator to review and process contract financial matters, including billings, subcontractor payments, material payments, and collections.
Manage projects bid by the employee unless reassigned.
Troubleshoot and solve problems involving matters such as material quality and equipment operation or repair; monitor and discuss production problems with coworkers and managers or supervisors.
Ensure compliance with MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety, and environmental regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.