Civil Construction Estimator Project Manager

Our client is a well-established, family-owned civil construction and aggregate production organization serving Northeastern Pennsylvania since 1951. Headquartered in Luzerne County, the company provides road construction, site development, excavation, milling, bridge and structural work, concrete installation, and aggregate production through its regional quarry and asphalt plant operations.


Recognized as a trusted regional infrastructure contractor, they are a PennDOT certified producer and contractor whose materials meet ASTM and AASHTO standards required for state and municipal transportation projects. The company's vertically integrated operating model, combining construction services within house aggregate production and asphalt manufacturing, provides strong cost control, operational efficiency, and competitive positioning across public and private sector projects.


With more than seven decades of continuous operation, long standing municipal relationships, and a reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects, the organization has built a stable platform supported by consistent demand, experienced leadership, and deep regional market presence. The company operates multiple locations and employs a skilled workforce supporting approximately $30 million in annual revenue.


We are hiring a Civil Construction Estimator / Project Manager to play a critical role in both preconstruction and project execution activities. This position is responsible for preparing competitive bids, analyzing project costs, managing awarded projects, and partnering closely with field operations to ensure successful project delivery from estimate through completion.


The role works directly with ownership, operations leadership, field supervisors, and subcontractors to support accurate pricing, efficient project execution, and strong project profitability. This opportunity is ideal for a construction professional who enjoys both estimating and hands on project management within a stable, growth oriented infrastructure organization.



Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil construction projects including paving, concrete, excavation, and storm utility work
• Perform quantity takeoffs, subcontractor/vendor solicitation, and pricing analysis
• Utilize HCSS (HeavyBid / HeavyJob) software for estimating, bid development, and project cost tracking
• Participate in bid strategy meetings and assist with proposal preparation and submission
• Transition awarded projects into project management responsibilities including budgeting, cost control, schedule coordination, and subcontractor oversight
• Track job costs, production rates, and project profitability throughout project lifecycle
• Conduct site visits and collaborate with field leadership to validate production assumptions and estimate accuracy
• Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and municipal clients

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of estimating experience in civil / heavy construction (more experience strongly preferred)
• Experience estimating paving, concrete, excavation, and site utility projects
• Field estimating or field operations experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of HCSS software (HeavyBid, HeavyJob) or similar heavy civil estimating systems
• Ability to manage projects post-award as Project Manager
• Strong understanding of production rates, job costing, and heavy civil construction methods
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to regional jobsites

Compensation & Work Environment

• Full Time Direct Hire Permanent Position
• Competitive Base Salary
• Performance bonus
• Leadership opportunity within a long-established, family-owned civil construction organization
• Key strategic leadership role supporting continued operational growth and profitability