Senior Project Manager / Estimator

Position Description

Summary

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the estimation, planning, execution, and overall management of complex earthwork projects. This role demands a high level of expertise in project estimation, strategic planning, and field operations, with a focus on ensuring successful project delivery from initial bid preparation through to final completion. The Senior Project Manager oversees Project Managers, manage client relationships, and ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards while driving efficiency and profitability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

1. Lead bid preparation, overseeing document review, vendor/subcontractor quotes, cost estimates, and proposal submissions, while guiding project managers in the process.
2. Collaborate with clients, engineers, and vendors to ensure accurate, competitive bids, supporting project managers in aligning bids with requirements and budget.
3. Conduct site visits and pre-bid meetings, assessing project scope and conditions, and providing direction to project managers as needed.
4. Oversee quantity takeoffs and cost analysis, ensuring accurate resource allocation and budget alignment, while guiding project managers.
5. Lead weekly progress meetings, tracking milestones and addressing issues, ensuring project managers keep teams aligned with objectives.
6. Develop and manage project schedules, collaborating with project managers, the Superintendent, and Foreman to ensure timeline and resource alignment.
7. Oversee project execution, ensuring smooth handoff from award to team, setting roles and expectations for project managers.
8. Manage subcontractors and vendors, ensuring timely, cost-effective earthwork operations while supporting project managers as needed.
9. Track project costs, address inefficiencies, and oversee change order preparation, ensuring project managers maintain financial control.
10. Ensure timely and accurate project documentation, overseeing project managers in submitting change orders, reports, and billing.
11. Act as the primary client liaison, ensuring communication and satisfaction, while supporting project managers in maintaining strong client relationships.

Compensation Details

This is an hourly rate position with an expected workweek of 45 to 55 hours. The annual earning potential ranges from $150,000 to $175,000, including overtime and bonus opportunities.

Position Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and adapting to changing demands.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within team settings.
• The ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• The ability to provide a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• The ability to use MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Willingness to attend training as necessary or required by management.

Safety
• Follow Fehn Companies AWAIR program
• Report on safety issues immediately
• Follow all OSHA guidelines

Education and/or Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum 10 Years as Earthwork Estimator/Project Manager

Language Skills

Strong language skills are essential to ensure clear communication, manage diverse teams, and handle contracts and reports effectively

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While much of the work is desk-based, including planning, reporting, and meetings, the project manager must frequently visit construction sites, requiring walking, standing, and sometimes climbing or bending to inspect machinery and progress. The position also may involve exposure to harsh weather conditions and noisy environments.

Work Environment

The characteristics of the work environment described here represent what an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While the primary duties are performed in an office setting, the employee may occasionally be exposed to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, and rough vibrations.