Heavy Civil Estimator/Project Manager

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Our client, a faith-based, heavy civil construction company in Eastern Tennessee, is looking to add to the team:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Proposal & Preconstruction Support

1. Support the Alternative Delivery Manager and Estimating Department in developing written proposals and cost estimates for alternative delivery and major project bids
2. Develop understanding of bid scope and interpret, estimate, and schedule work from conceptual plans
3. Research prospective project opportunities and investigate bidding requirements
4. Review project documents to ensure all bidding requirements are met
5. Complete, review, and edit technical writing for proposal submittals

Document Control & Communication

1. Maintain current revisions of project plans, specifications, communications, and records
2. Distribute information to keep project teams informed of updates and changes
3. Serve as a communication link between internal departments, engineering consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners
4. Foster positive working relationships among all project stakeholders

Project Coordination & Reporting

1. Track progress, quantities, and quality of work for assigned project tasks
2. Prepare status reports and provide internal reporting of daily activities
3. Assist in developing project metrics and reporting processes
4. Coordinate meeting agendas and prepare materials for project meetings

Post-Award Project Support

1. Prepare and submit project submittals and RFIs
2. Prepare documentation for required permits

ESTIMATING RESPONSIBILITIES:

Bid Preparation & Analysis

1. Perform scope analysis and quantity takeoffs
2. Review plans and specifications to analyze quantities for overruns and underruns
3. Develop understanding of crew composition, equipment selection, production rates, material requirements, and subcontractor support
4. Coordinate all scopes of work within a project

Vendor & Subcontractor Coordination

1. Obtain required bid bonds and specialty insurance quotes
2. Solicit and negotiate with material suppliers and subcontractors, including DBE/SBE participation
3. Prepare scope letters with clarifications and schedules of values

Bid Submission & Award

1. Submit electronic bids, including AASHTOWare Expedite and DOT uploads
2. Submit paper bids in accordance with local requirements and complete all bid documents
3. Complete owner/DOT award paperwork

Project Setup & Handoff

1. Set up project budgets in Viewpoint
2. Write subcontracts and major purchase orders
3. Prepare projects for handoff to the Project Team

Position Requirements

ALTERNATIVE DELIVERY ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field
2. Design-build project experience preferred

Technical Skills

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote, Teams, PowerPoint)
2. Experience with HCSS Heavy Job, AutoCAD, and Viewpoint preferred

Communication & Work Skills

1. Strong reading, writing, and comprehension skills with high attention to detail
2. Ability to understand written and verbal instructions
3. Willingness to perform additional job-related duties as assigned

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

1. Ability to work long shifts with non-standard break times
2. Ability to work at heights up to 100 feet, in enclosed spaces, and walk moderate distances (½ mile or more)
3. Ability to wear required PPE, including a hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, and safety-toed boots
4. Ability to lift and move items over 50 pounds occasionally

Other Requirements

1. Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
2. Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical

Equal Opportunity Employer

JOB ID: 171067

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Daniel Shomo

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