Job Title: Estimator/Project Manager FLSA status: Exempt
Department: Estimating Reports to: Estimating Manager
Salary: Commensurate upon experience Location: Kansas

 

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for each project assigned from initial take-off and bid proposal to scheduling the field and managing the job to successful completion. The Estimator/Project Manager will coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform take-off and estimate heavy highway, municipality, and commercial construction projects specifically in Earthwork, Asphalt and Concrete Paving, and Utilities.
  • Prepare cost estimates on proposals, projects, and studies; and ensure content of each estimate is complete, accurate and meets the requirements of the Estimating Manager.
  • Communicate well with all owners, subcontractors, vendors, office, and field personnel; manage all questions and any scope issues.
  • Prepare subcontractor and vendor scope sheets, send/process all subcontractor/vendor RFP’s.
  • Establish detailed cost breakdowns for self-performed work.
  • Calculate trucking, production, and crew hours specific to each project estimate.
  • Oversee project; work with the field to deliver each job on time and on budget.
  • Compose change orders, RFI’s, submittals, close out documents and any others as needed.
  • Manage multiple estimates and projects simultaneously.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

  • A 4-year degree in construction management and/or civil engineering is desired, but not necessary for a candidate with equivalent experience in heavy highway, civil, and commercial construction, and site development.
  • Field and Estimating experience are desired.
  • Minimum 1-3 years of experience in civil, and heavy highway construction.
  • Must be able to read and interpret plans and specifications.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must manage time wisely with exceptional organizational skills.
  • Basic knowledge of accounting principles.
  • Must have excellent computer skills and be proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Experience with Bid-2-Win (B2W), Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera, Trimble Business Center and Viewpoint software a plus.
  • Valid Kansas driver’s license.

 

 

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 performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, and feel.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, and bend.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move from 1-10 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  This is a full-time position, typically Monday through Friday, with occasional flexibility regarding events or deadlines. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

Why work for us:

Pearson is an ever-growing company founded on solid family values. We maintain an excellent relationship with local communities and strive to provide the best possible materials and services in our industry. To do that, we employ passionate and talented individuals who are dedicated, dependable, and ready to make a difference.

 

We Offer:

Full Benefit Package available first of the month following 60 days of Employment
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off/PTO Plan

 

Applicants are encouraged to apply online or at the Main Office:

To Apply in Person:
Pearson Companies | 2901 N. Mead St., Wichita, KS 67219 | Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

 

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, no-job related disability, or any other protected group status. An Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities, Women and Veterans encouraged to apply.