[Remote] Estimator/Project Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Horizontal Boring & Tunneling Co. is a specialty trenchless utility contractor focused on improving underground infrastructure through advanced construction methods. The Estimator/Project Manager will execute competitive bids and manage projects from initiation through completion, overseeing schedules, operations, customer communication, personnel, and financial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Estimate, review, and submit bids accurately, timely, and competitively
• Review customer drawings and expectations. Identify areas of concern and develop creative solutions to problems
• Supervise efficient preparation of pre-qualification, submittal and bid packages, as well as all job correspondence
• Follow-up on bids, solicit feedback, and maintain communication with customers throughout the bidding process
• Build customer markets in targeted regions, utilizing business development and marketing strategies
• Attend meetings (pre-bid, pre-construction, job, etc.) as required
• Prepare and maintain schedules for each job using estimate and contract documents, and request extensions when needed as required by contract
• Communicate schedules, construction processes and layouts with engineers, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, etc. providing excellent customer service and maintaining positive professional relationships
• Manage others, ensuring project superintendents understand and execute the work as required
• Coordinate delivery of materials, and ensure they are ready and available with enough lead-time to avoid delay of production
• Identify tools, equipment, or technology to complete a job and understand the benefits, costs and potential risks of each
• Ensure the project meets or exceeds its financial objectives by overseeing and monitoring operations
• Monitor and close out project financials: prepare cost breakdowns for billing, analyze job costs and address issues, and approve project invoices
• Execute, submit, and manage change orders
• Maintain detailed documentation to protect company’s interests
• Uphold a high standard of safety, quality, service, and production
• May supervise others

Skills

• Ten (10)+ years experience as an Estimator and/or Project Manager
• Five (5)+ years field experience in utilities or underground construction, ideally as a Superintendent or Project Manager
• Three (3)+ years experience managing others
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, geotechnical or a related field
• Broad knowledge of the construction industry
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously and manage time to meet tight project deadlines
• Effectively understand and manage alternative contracting methods
• Be proactive and use foresight to predict and address concerns
• Effectively control jobsite operations and delegate authority when appropriate
• Use leadership and interpersonal skills to motivate others, instill the company culture, and set a positive example
• Work well as part of a team and independently with minimal direction
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both written and verbal
• Proficiently use Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel
• Travel to meetings and projects up to 10% of the time
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is a plus
• OSHA certification is a plus
• Experience with estimating and/or scheduling software is preferred

Benefits

• Health (Standard & High Deductible Plans)
• Life (Company-Paid & Voluntary)
• Dental & Vision
• Disability (Short & Long Term)
• Flexible Spending Account-FSA (Medical & Dependent Care)
• Health Savings Account- HSA w/Employer
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match & Profit-Share
• Paid Time Off-PTO; Holidays & Bonus Holidays
• Full-time position, with the option for remote/hybrid work
• Stability and opportunities for growth and advancement

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