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Job Description:

The Senior Project Manager/Estimator's primary duty is to finalize bids and secure projects. Once projects are awarded, the Senior Project Manager/Estimator provides overall management direction of contract work from start to finish including scheduling, cost containment, monitoring progress, compliance, and client contact. Responsible for overall direction of large revenue projects for group, establishes project objectives, and prepares and/or coordinates preparation of full estimates on large complex work.

A Day in the Life

• Responsible for finalizing client and public entity estimates and proposals.

• Responsible for seeking out/complete bid opportunities for the company through client relationships, network opportunities, public/private postings, assigned bid opportunities, etc.

• Prepares and/or coordinates preparation of full estimates on large complex work including reviewing plan and specifications, calculating quantities, gathering quotes and submittals, constructing the bid, and creating the bid submittal.

• Provides overall management direction to multiple projects, establishing project directives including coordinates pre-construction meetings for projects awarded to ensure communication and coordination between project managers, field, and office support.Works with operations staff to coordinate appropriate construction methods and staffing needs.

• Obtains necessary permits and licensing.

• Manages costs by tracking labor and materials.

• Manages billing, with Project Coordinators, to ensure accuracy of invoicing, preparation of payables, accounts receivable collections, approval of accounts payable in a timely manner and management of over/under billing monthly.

• Communicates and is responsible for working with appropriate staff to meet all EEO/DBE project requirements.

• Works to ensure all aspects of project are met safely, on/under budget and in the appropriate time frame allowed.

• Uses appropriate resources to troubleshoot any project issues that may arise.

• Seeks approval for all project change orders (before work is completed) and manages changes to the scope of work to maintain profitability.

• Coordinates efforts and communication with the project owner/general contractor to work toward safe and timely project completion and adjust project scope of work and timelines as needed.

• Develop and maintain good working relationships with current clients; responsible for creating relationships with potential future clients.

• Assures that Veit's Leadership is informed on all matters of relative importance.

• Supervises Estimator I, Estimator II, and Project Manager/Estimators

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree; 15+ years of estimating and managing large complex projects experiencein related scope of work.

• Good communication skills both oral and written when working with all levels of management, employees, external vendors, and other business associates.Must clearly communicate directions and information and speakeffectively before groups as well as individuals.Must also have good interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.Must know standard conversions used in the construction industry.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies, reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, and internal safety complaints.Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or regulatory agencies.

• Knowledge of Bidding and Project Management software, Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

• Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of situations and events and respond accordingly. Ability to seek counsel, when needed and use a variety of resources.

• Ability to develop and nurture lasting client relationships.

• Ability to maintain compliance with all Veit policies and procedures.

• Working knowledge of Viewpoint Vista and HCSS construction software is preferred.

Other

• Valid Driver's License and ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record..

• Occasional travel and overnight stays to jobsites and client meetings.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time; 50%+. The employee is regularly required to use a computer/laptop/iPad in an office environment with natural and/or florescent lighting, navigate between office building floors, and on occasion, attend off-site meetings. The employee occasionally may encounter high noise levels, but hearing protection is provided/required.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Most often an office environment, however jobsite travel is required. Employees frequently work alone and with others. Frequently exposed to variable work environments, including unique conditions outside a typical office environment. Occasionally exposed to moving machinery, odors, dust, pressurized equipment. Occasionally exposed to electrical hazards. May be exposed to environmental conditions, loud noises, and variable weather including rain, snow, wind, cold, and heat.

Additional Job Description:

Who Are We?
Veit is one of the country's leading specialty contractors, with nearly a century of experience and the best people in the industry. We specialize in foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, industrial cleaning, curedinplace pipelining, and waste disposal. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers. Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector while also living out our values every day. Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority. We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first. We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day.

Our Core Values

• Deliberately Safe We believe all safety incidents are avoidable when everyone operates with a deliberate mindset. We are deliberately proactive and thorough in training and job planning. We are deliberately safe in our everyday operations and decision-making.

• Build with Intention We build with intention. Whether in the office or the field, we work with grit and determination toward a better future for everyone involved. We leave things better than we found them, and never leave a job until we're proud to put the Veit name on it.

• Leaders Dig First Egos have no place at Veit. We expect everyone on our team to dig in with a leadership mentality. That means being willing to jump in, take ownership, and get mud on our boots - especially when times get challenging.

• Real Relationships Like our work, we approach relationships authentically, with a long-term mindset. Whether you're a client partner, vendor, or team member, we make an effort to build a more meaningful connection with you by communicating with respect and honesty.

• Integrity in Everything As part of the Veit family, everything we do and say reflects on this entire company. We act with integrity, which means treating others just as we want to be treated, doing the right thing, and holding ourselves accountable.

VEIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY