Senior Project Manager (Demolition)

Veit•Rogers, MN

2d•$116,000 - $160,000

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, scope changes, and client relationships, while guiding other project management and estimating team members. The position manages estimates and proposals, bid opportunities, project planning and execution, permits and licensing, costs, billing, EEO/DBE requirements, safety, schedules, and change orders. It coordinates with project owners and general contractors to complete work safely and on time, maintains current client relationships and develops new ones, keeps Veit’s leadership informed, and supervises Estimator I, Estimator II, and Project Manager/Estimators. The role is most often based in an office, with required jobsite travel and occasional overnight stays for jobsites and client meetings. Work may also take place in variable environments, including exposure to moving machinery, odors, dust, pressurized equipment, electrical hazards, loud noise, and changing weather conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
15 or more years of estimating and managing large, complex projects in a related scope of work.
Strong oral and written communication skills with management, employees, external vendors, and other business associates; ability to communicate directions clearly and speak effectively to groups and individuals.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, and knowledge of standard construction-industry conversions.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies, reports, and legal documents, and respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, and internal safety complaints.
Ability to present information effectively to top management, public groups, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret varied situations and events and respond accordingly; and seek counsel and use available resources when needed.
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.

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 full estimates for large, complex projects, 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 preconstruction meetings for awarded projects to ensure communication among project managers, field teams, and office support.
Coordinate with operations staff on construction methods and staffing needs.
Obtain necessary permits and licenses.
Track labor and material costs.
Manage billing with Project Coordinators, including invoicing accuracy, payables, accounts receivable collections, timely approval of accounts payable, and monthly over/under-billing management.
Work with appropriate staff to meet EEO/DBE project requirements.
Ensure project work is completed safely, within budget, and within the permitted timeframe.
Use appropriate resources to troubleshoot project issues.
Obtain 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, timely project completion and adjust scope and timelines as needed.
Maintain relationships with current clients and develop relationships with potential future clients.
Keep Veit’s leadership informed about matters of relative importance.
Supervise Estimator I, Estimator II, and Project Manager/Estimators.