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Job Title- Sr. Grading Estimator/Project ManagerLocation- Wilmington, NC

--Wilmington, NC--

Must Have

  • Please submit a cover letter with your resume detailing your qualifications and interest in the position.
    • 3D ESTIMATING SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE (Ag-Tek preferred)
    • Grading estimating experience is a must
    • Project Management experience
    • Business Development
    • Strong personality and communication skills
    • No Union folks and no job hoppers

Responsibilities

  • JOB DESCRIPTION:
    • A well-known site development company is seeking professional, dynamic, career- oriented, reliable, and motivated individual for a permanent full-time position as a Project Manager/Estimator at our office in Wilmington, NC. MUST HAVE 3D ESTIMATING SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE!
    • This position involves estimating projects and managing site work and utility construction projects. It will require the applicant to manage project budgets and schedules.
    • Please submit a cover letter with your resume detailing your qualifications and interest in the position.
  • RESPONSIBILITIES:
    • Manage numerous projects while simultaneously completing estimating duties, experienced in using Carlson Civil Software and/or Ag-Tek.
    • Manage site superintendents, vendors, and subcontractors, ensuring projects are within budget and on time.
    • Primary communicator with project owners and/or engineers.
    • Attend pre-bid meetings with the owner, vendors, and subcontractors.
    • Develop a complete and accurate bid proposal including quantity take-off; crew composition; material and subcontractor pricing.
    • Negotiate, secure and manage subcontracts.
    • Compare bid pricing to historical data.
    • Read, outline and communicate specifications and plans for superintendents and foremen.
    • Review material submittals, and request approval.
    • Develop and maintain project schedule. Prepare and keep the project progress and budget.
    • Change order pricing and negotiations.
  • QUALIFICATIONS:
    • 5 to 10 years’ experience in site work and utility construction project management. A Construction Management or Civil Engineer degree is desirable.
    • A record of successfully estimating and managing civil site and utility construction projects
    • Have a working knowledge of means and methods, crew composition and production rates for all aspects of civil site and utility construction.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Project Standard scheduling software with the ability to adapt to a variety of computer applications.
    • Cost accounting experience preferred.
    • The ability to work with a team and independently to complete projects within stated deadlines.
    • Communicate effectively.
    • Follow and reinforce company safety policies.
    • Strong attention to detail.
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
    • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Must be ambitious and self-motivated, with a can-do attitude.
    • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
    • Must have a valid driver’s license.