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Transportation Project Manager / Estimator

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Livonia, Michigan, United States
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Job Summary:

  • We seek a meticulous, thorough, and organized Construction Project Manager Estimator to join our growing team in the Department of Transportation division. Your primary responsibilities will be project management functions, accurate cost estimates, research products, report preparation, and forecast monitoring. You will also oversee communications with your clients and conduct risk assessments.
  • To be successful in this position, you need to be analytically minded and a great problem solver. We are seeking applicants with excellent communication and people skills. Additionally, you need to have strong organizational and time management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for estimating and managing bridge and road construction projects from start to finish.
  • Review project plans, specifications, and other documents to develop accurate cost estimates.
  • Analyze and interpret project blueprints, drawings, and specifications to accurately estimate material, labor, and equipment costs.
  • Prepare take-offs, the scope of work, and bid packages for bridge and road construction projects.
  • Communicate with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to obtain quotes.
  • Analyze bid results, and prepare detailed proposals, and cost estimates for clients.
  • Manage bridge and road construction projects from pre-construction to project completion, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Monitor project progress and communicate with clients, subcontractors, and project team members to meet project goals.
  • Develop project leads.
  • Coordinate and manage all projects, and activities, including scheduling, budgeting, and quality control.
  • Ensure that project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and project reports, is completed accurately and on time

Education & Experience:

  • Minimum education level of a bachelors degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience in bridge and road construction estimation and be knowledgeable of project management principles.
  • Understanding of construction methods, materials, and costs
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, and specifications.
  • Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs.
  • A high degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Experience with Self-Performing or Specialty Contractor
  • Experience in sales/marketing a plus.
  • Strong leadership and management skills

Technology:

  • Proficient with Microsoft Software- Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Proficient in project management software (Procore, Bluebeam)

Work Environment:

  • As a Project Manager Estimator for RAM, the employee will be subject to an office and job site/field setting. Work environments may include but are not limited to the following: seasonal temperatures, high spaces, small spaces, loud and frequent noises, standing/walking and indoor/outdoor settings.

Travel:

  • To and from job sites is required. RAM will compensate for travel expenses if applicable.

Must Have:

  • Must have a bachelors degree, preferably in construction management.
  • Must have experience with department of transportation work, preferably in bridge repair work
  • MUST HAVE. concrete experience in both estimation and project management
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