Project Manager / Estimator

-Looking for a more stable industry / company?

• Are you sent to out-of-town projects because you are the most experienced? -Are you ready to put traveling and being away from home behind you?

Our project managers / estimators work on local commercial projects, varying from small to large, and are home every night.

If these things are important to you, please consider applying to John R. Jurgensen Company.

The Project Manager / Estimator is responsible for assisting Superintendents and/or Foreman in coordinating the activities of a project to ensure cost, schedule, document control, and quality standards are met. This position oversees construction job sites involving , asphalt paving, drainage, and roadworks while also supporting bid preparation and estimating functions.

Why John R. Jurgensen Company:

• Family Owned & Operated
• Local Projects
• Various Project Sizes
• Latest Technology in the Field
• Excellent Benefits Package
• Exposure to a Variety of Construction Projects

Project Manager / Estimator Responsibilities:

• Assist in quantity reconciliation, material buyout, and subcontractor management.
• Support Supervisors, and/or Superintendents in coordinating project activities.
• Participate in meetings and presentations with owners and other contractors.
• Read and manage plans and schedules, assisting in the coordination of detailed phases of projects.
• Perform take-off for bidding and field purposes.
• Pursue bid opportunities for construction and heavy civil/roadway projects (including asphalt and concrete).
• Prepare bids for construction and heavy civil/roadway projects.
• Build relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Conduct subcontract procurement.
• Engage in value engineering ideas/proposals.
• Write statements of qualifications (SOQ) and requests for proposals (RFP) for heavy civil/roadway construction projects.
• Visit construction projects to ensure compliance with bid estimates and project scope.
• Other duties as needed.

Assistant Project Manager / Estimator Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in roadworks/construction estimating.
• Experience bidding ODOT (Ohio Department of Transportation) projects is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred.
• High work ethic and inclination to learn.

Assistant Project Manager / Estimator Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Prefer experience with construction takeoff software (Bluebeam, HeavyBid, HeavyJob).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and project plans.
• Excellent math skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Assistant Project Manager / Estimator Working Conditions:

• Willingness to work non-traditional hours if required.
• Willingness to work in a heavy construction job site environment.
• Overtime, including evenings and weekends, may be required.

EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran/DFSP