Senior Project Manager (Foundations)

Veit•Rogers, MN

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager/Estimator finalizes bids and secures projects. After projects are awarded, this role provides overall management direction for contract work from start to finish, including scheduling, cost containment, progress monitoring, compliance, and client contact. The position is responsible for the overall direction of large-revenue projects, establishing project objectives, and preparing or coordinating full estimates for large, complex work. The Senior Project Manager/Estimator manages multiple projects and coordinates with operations, project managers, field teams, office support, project coordinators, owners, and general contractors. The role oversees project safety, budgets, schedules, billing, compliance, scope changes, and client relationships, and supervises Estimator I, Estimator II, and Project Manager/Estimators. Work is most often performed in an office, with required jobsite travel and occasional travel and overnight stays for jobsites and client meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
15 or more years of estimating and managing large, complex projects in a related scope of work.
Good oral and written communication skills when working with management, employees, external vendors, and other business associates; ability to clearly communicate directions and information and speak effectively to groups and individuals.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, and knowledge of standard construction-industry conversions.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies, reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, and internal safety complaints.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and regulatory agencies.
Knowledge of bidding and project-management software and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a wide variety of situations and events and respond accordingly.
Ability to seek counsel when needed and use a variety of resources.
Ability to develop and nurture lasting client relationships.
Ability to maintain compliance with Veit policies and procedures.
Valid driver's license and ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
Ability to travel occasionally and stay overnight for jobsites and client meetings.
Ability to stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods, regularly 50% or more.
Ability to use a computer, laptop, or iPad in an office environment, navigate between office floors, and occasionally attend off-site meetings.
Ability to perform the essential duties and meet the described physical demands, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Viewpoint Vista and HCSS construction software.

Responsibilities

Finalize client and public-entity estimates and proposals.
Seek out and complete company bid opportunities through client relationships, networking, public and private postings, and assigned opportunities.
Prepare or coordinate full estimates for large, complex work, including reviewing plans and specifications, calculating quantities, gathering quotes and submittals, constructing bids, and preparing bid submissions.
Provide overall management direction to multiple projects and establish project directives.
Coordinate pre-construction meetings for awarded projects to ensure communication and coordination among project managers, field teams, and office support.
Work with operations staff to coordinate construction methods and staffing needs.
Obtain necessary permits and licenses.
Track labor and material costs.
Manage billing with Project Coordinators, including accurate invoicing, payables preparation, accounts receivable collections, timely accounts payable approvals, and monthly over- and under-billing management.
Work with appropriate staff to meet EEO/DBE project requirements.
Ensure project work is completed safely, on or under budget, and within the allowed timeframe.
Use appropriate resources to troubleshoot project issues.
Obtain approval for project change orders before work is completed and manage scope changes to maintain profitability.
Coordinate and communicate with project owners and general contractors to support safe, timely completion and adjust project scope and timelines as needed.
Develop and maintain relationships with current clients and create relationships with potential future clients.
Keep Veit leadership informed about matters of relative importance.
Supervise Estimator I, Estimator II, and Project Manager/Estimators.