Estimator/ Project Manager

Estimator/ Project Manager Location: Bismarck, ND Pay Range: N/A Application Instructions Thank you for considering Northern Improvement for your next career! Please note that you must complete and submit this application in one sitting. The application will not save if you move off the page. Position Description This position will prepare cost estimates and submit proposals and bids for construction projects. Work closely with the project team to manage all phases of construction projects from bidding through contract closeout. This position is for our Heavy Industrial Operation, which specializes in heavy dirt and grading work. Duties and responsibilities Prepare bids and proposals for public and privately owned projects. Meet with customers or owners, review plans and specifications, and visit project sites to analyze the scope of work required and then prepare an accurate estimate of construction costs. Manage construction projects after successful bid. Responsibilities may include: 1. Prepare subcontracts and purchase orders. 2. Prepare and update schedules. 3. Process shop drawings and submittals. 4. Coordinate subcontractors and material deliveries. 5. Attend job meetings and serve as company representative. 6. Assist with inspections and other duties necessary for compliance with SWPPP. 7. Monitor job costs to ensure work is completed within budget. 8. Process change orders and prepare, or review pay applications. 9. Communicate with project owner or owner's representative. 10. Work with customer or owner to closeout contracts upon completion of project. Assist with layout and set-up for automated control of equipment used on projects. Maintain positive relationships with customers, vendors, and subcontractors. Market research and analysis including monitoring bid advertisements, plan exchanges, and other sources for bid opportunities. Monitor and analyze bid results All other duties as assigned, delegated, or necessary for operations Position Requirements Qualifications Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field OR related experience in lieu of a degree Amiable personality with excellent interpersonal skills Three (3) years minimum Estimating/Project Management experience desired Previous experience in grading construction activities is preferred Microsoft Excel (advanced experience) and Microsoft Project (some experience preferred but not required) Strong attention to detail required Valid Driver's License is required Ability to pass a pre-employment urine drug test and comply with drug and alcohol policies during employment Working conditions Indoor/Outdoor environment subject to changing conditions and temperatures Long periods of sitting or standing depending on indoor/outdoor environment Occasional extended periods of time driving to jobsites, generally within an hour or two of Bismarck, but sometimes further Occasional interruptions Low levels of background noise related to an office setting (keyboards, phone calls, etc.) Occasional exposures to fumes, dust, odors, heights, and loud noises. Physical requirements Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner. Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform various work assignments. Standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods of time. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally. Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods of time. Occasional bending, kneeling, or crouching. Equal Opportunity Employer Northern Improvement is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This is a Safety Sensitive position. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI271843121