Director Estimating Project Management Jobs in Minnesota

Job DetailsJob Location: Minnesota - COLUMBUS, MN 55025Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Category: SalesJOB SUMMARY

The SWZ Estimating Project Manager is responsible for developing accurate and competitive project estimates and managing awarded projects through successful completion. This position analyzes project plans, specifications, and contract documents; prepares cost estimates and proposals; coordinates with customers, vendors, subcontractors, sales, engineering, and operations; and ensures projects are completed according to scope, schedule, budget, and customer expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, and bid documents to determine scope, requirements, and project needs.
• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates and proposals, including material, equipment, labor, subcontractor, and other project costs.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes and negotiate pricing as appropriate.
• Conduct site visits as needed to verify project scope, assess conditions, and gather information for estimating and project planning.
• Identify project risks, assumptions, exclusions, and potential cost impacts and develop appropriate contingencies.
• Manage awarded projects from internal handoff through completion, including scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and documentation.
• Identify and manage changes in project scope, including preparation and coordination of change orders as needed.
• Coordinate project activities with customers, sales, engineering, operations, vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project costs and progress against estimates and budgets, addressing changes, risks, delays, and cost variances as they arise.
• Coordinate equipment, materials, services, and other resources necessary to meet project requirements and schedules.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and internal teams regarding project status, requirements, changes, and issues.
• Support project closeout and post-project reviews, comparing estimated and actual costs to improve estimating accuracy, processes, and profitability.
• Stay current on smart work zone technology, industry trends, and applicable regulatory requirements and provide technical guidance to customers and internal teams as needed.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of smart work zone technologies, including sensors, dynamic message signs, traffic control devices, and communication systems.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills with attention to detail and accuracy in estimating.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to assess and manage project risks.
• Proficient in estimating software, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word), and project management tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and clients.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Familiarity with transportation and construction industry standards, safety regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple estimates simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in estimating, preferably within the transportation, construction, or smart work zone industry.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Remains in a stationary position (sitting or standing) 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment, such as a scanner, copy machine and printer.
• Communicates with others in their area of expertise, both internally and externally. Exchanges accurate information in these situations.
• Frequently moves equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Occasionally, the individual in this position will need to stand, reach, bend, stoop, and kneel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal vision.
• The office environment will have normal lighting and climate control tolerances.
• Additionally, the office setting will have moderate noise exposure, i.e. business office with computers, printers, light traffic.
• Travel conditions may involve being in an aircraft or automobile for extended periods of time.
• Work is performed in the business office at a minimum of 40 hours a week.

We go beyond Point A to Point B service and do the hard yards for our customers. But more importantly, we do it right for the people we work with. In addition to a 100% company paid medical and dental plan for individuals, we have worked hard to reduce premiums for couples and families.

In addition to working with an industry-leading team, a few of the benefits to working at Street Smart include:

• Health benefits, with eligibility on the 1st of the month following your date of hire:
• 3 medical plans to choose from, including two high deductible health plans (HDHPs) and one PPO plan
• Health Savings Accounts (when enrolled in a HDHP), with Street Smart contributing $1000-$2000 depending on your plan
• Dental and vision plans with low employee premiums.
• Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• 100% company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 100% company paid life insurance at 1.5x your base salary
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, with eligibility on the 1st of the month following your 30th day of employment. Street Start matches 100% of the first 3% employees contribute and 50% of the next 2% of contributions.
• 11 paid holidays
• 3 weeks of PTO to start (year one is pro-rated based on start date)
• Informal dress code
• Company-provided cell phone
• Tuition reimbursement

Street Smart Rental, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Street Smart Rental, LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), past or present military service, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Street Smart Rental, LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.