Senior Project Manager Estimator

Knife River Corp•Tangent, OR

51d

About The Position

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Review plans & proposal specifications, perform quantity takeoffs, prepare detailed cost estimates, review sub quotes & material prices, close out bids, and help prepare written proposals for public and private heavy/ civil construction and asphalt paving projects Visit project sites to determine scope of work required in preparing bid/estimate proposals and attend pre-bid meetings Submit completed bid/estimate proposals to project owners, managers and or general contractors in a timely and professional manner Provide any clarification on information submitted as needed Provide project administrative management of awarded contracts Coordinate with construction manager and field leadership, establishment of project objectives, procedures, schedules and performance requirements May provide indirect or direct supervision of field crew members/ foreman or superintendents Maintain documentation of quantities and value of work estimate/ completed to support forecasting for future project performance Provide ongoing support to Construction/Operations for efficient and profitable execution of work including scheduling, procurement and change order/ supplemental work processes Monitor / Manage subcontractor's work Partner with contract administrator to review and process financial aspects of contracts (ie: billings, subcontract payments, material payments, collections, etc.) Manage assigned projects that were successfully bid Ensure safety and environmental regulation compliance Assure all company safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering or related field required
3-5 years of experience in estimating
Prior knowledge of cost control systems and experience in the use of computerized estimating, quantity takeoff and scheduling programs
Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to read and thoroughly understand construction plans and specifications
Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
Ability to problem solve and communicate corrective actions quickly and effectively
A valid Oregon driver's license. This position may require some travel
Ability to work flexible schedules as estimating and project management demands fluctuate
Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers

Nice To Haves

Management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Review plans & proposal specifications, perform quantity takeoffs, prepare detailed cost estimates, review sub quotes & material prices, close out bids, and help prepare written proposals for public and private heavy/ civil construction and asphalt paving projects
Visit project sites to determine scope of work required in preparing bid/estimate proposals and attend pre-bid meetings
Submit completed bid/estimate proposals to project owners, managers and or general contractors in a timely and professional manner
Provide any clarification on information submitted as needed
Provide project administrative management of awarded contracts
Coordinate with construction manager and field leadership, establishment of project objectives, procedures, schedules and performance requirements
May provide indirect or direct supervision of field crew members/ foreman or superintendents
Maintain documentation of quantities and value of work estimate/ completed to support forecasting for future project performance
Provide ongoing support to Construction/Operations for efficient and profitable execution of work including scheduling, procurement and change order/ supplemental work processes
Monitor / Manage subcontractor's work
Partner with contract administrator to review and process financial aspects of contracts (ie: billings, subcontract payments, material payments, collections, etc.)
Manage assigned projects that were successfully bid
Ensure safety and environmental regulation compliance
Assure all company safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent all unsafe actions, processes and behaviors observed