Senior Project Manager (Demolition)

Veit•Rogers, MN

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager/Estimator leads complex demolition projects from estimating and preconstruction through final completion. The role develops and finalizes competitive estimates, secures work, and provides overall direction across multiple projects. Working with field operations, clients, and project teams, the position oversees project strategy, financial performance, scheduling, contract requirements, changes, and client relationships, while guiding other project management and estimating team members. The Senior Project Manager/Estimator finalizes estimates and proposals for clients and public entities, pursues bid opportunities, and prepares or coordinates estimates for large, complex work. This includes reviewing plans and specifications, calculating quantities, gathering quotes and submittals, constructing bids, and preparing bid submissions. The role coordinates preconstruction meetings, construction methods, staffing, permits, licensing, project costs, billing, and required EEO/DBE project compliance. It works to deliver projects safely, on or under budget, and within the allowed timeframe; resolves project issues; manages approved scope changes and change orders; and coordinates with project owners and general contractors toward safe, timely completion. The position develops relationships with current and prospective clients, keeps Veit’s leadership informed of important matters, and supervises Estimator I, Estimator II, and Project Manager/Estimators. The job is most often performed in an office, with required jobsite travel and occasional travel and overnight stays for jobsites and client meetings. Employees may encounter variable work environments, machinery, dust, odors, electrical hazards, loud noise, and changing weather conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
15 or more years of experience estimating and managing large, complex projects in a related scope of work.
Strong oral and written communication skills when working with management, employees, 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 sources, and to present information effectively to top management, public groups, and regulatory agencies.
Knowledge of bidding and project management software and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret varied situations and events and respond accordingly; 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; the description specifies this occurs regularly for 50% or more of the time.
Ability to use a computer, laptop, or iPad in an office environment, navigate between office floors, and attend off-site meetings.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Viewpoint Vista and HCSS construction software.

Responsibilities

Finalize estimates and proposals for clients and public entities.
Seek out and complete company bid opportunities through client relationships, networking, public and private postings, and assigned opportunities.
Prepare or coordinate estimates for large, complex projects by 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 preconstruction meetings for awarded projects to ensure communication among project managers, field staff, and office support.
Coordinate construction methods and staffing needs with operations staff.
Obtain necessary permits and licensing.
Track labor and material costs.
Manage billing with Project Coordinators, including invoice accuracy, payables preparation, accounts receivable collections, timely accounts payable approval, and monthly over- and under-billing management.
Coordinate with appropriate staff to meet EEO/DBE project requirements.
Ensure project work is performed safely, on or under budget, and within the allowed timeframe.
Use appropriate resources to troubleshoot project issues.
Seek approval for change orders before work is completed and manage scope changes to maintain profitability.
Coordinate with project owners and general contractors to support safe and timely completion and adjust scope and timelines as needed.
Maintain relationships with current clients and develop relationships with prospective clients.
Keep Veit leadership informed on matters of relative importance.
Supervise Estimator I, Estimator II, and Project Manager/Estimators.