Civil Construction Project Manager/Esimator

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

We are a heavy civil construction contractor seeking an experienced Project Manager / Estimator to own public works and federal-aid projects from bid through closeout. This is a dual-role position for someone who thrives on both the preconstruction side — building accurate, competitive bids, and the execution side, driving projects to on-time, on-budget completion. The ideal candidate has a strong track record bidding and managing private or public work and understands what it takes to deliver under Oregon Standard Specifications.

What You'll Own

Preconstruction & Estimating

• Perform quantity takeoffs, solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes, and build detailed unit-price bids in HeavyBid.
• Review plans, specifications, special provisions, and addenda to identify scope, risk, and opportunities.
• Prepare and submit complete, compliant bid packages through eBids for ODOT highway and bridge projects and through OregonBuys for local public agency work.
• Develop preliminary schedules, phasing plans, and cost models to support bid strategy.

Project Management & Execution

• Lead assigned projects from notice of award through final acceptance, serving as the primary point of contact with the owner, engineer, and resident engineer.
• Manage budgets, job cost reporting, and forecasting in HeavyJob and Spectrum; review progress estimates and reconcile against CPS pay items on ODOT jobs.
• Build and maintain CPM schedules; update progress, manage float, and issue time-impact analyses as needed.
• Negotiate and administer subcontracts and POs; review and process RFIs, submittals, change orders, and force account work.
• Oversee field operations in partnership with superintendents and foremen, conducting regular site visits to verify progress, quality, and safety compliance.
• Ensure compliance with DBE/ESB goals, certified payroll and prevailing wage (Davis-Bacon and BOLI), traffic control plans, erosion and sediment control, and all applicable federal-aid requirements.
• Drive project closeout: punch list, final quantities, as-builts, warranty documentation, and final payment.

What We're Looking For

Required

• 5+ years of progressive experience in heavy civil construction as a PM, estimator, or combined role, with demonstrated project ownership from bid to closeout.
• Proficiency with HeavyBid and HeavyJob or similar is a plus.
• Working knowledge of federal-aid project requirements, including DBE compliance, Buy America, and certified payroll.
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, profiles, cross-sections, and specifications.
• Strong command of construction means and methods for earthwork, underground utilities, grading, paving, and/or structures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable representing the company to owners, agencies, and subcontractors.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to job sites.

Preferred

• Familiarity with ODOT's CPS (Contract Payment System) and prime contractor prequalification process.
• Experience with Bluebeam, AGTEK, Civil 3D, or Primavera P6.
• Experience on CM/GC or design-build delivery methods.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (equivalent experience will be considered).
• OSHA 30, flagger, and/or first aid certifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Company truck
• Dental insurance
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person