Marine Construction PM / Estimator

Job Description

We are seeking a Marine Construction Project Manager / Estimator to join our team. This role involves leading contract negotiations, managing project documentation, coordinating work activities, overseeing procurement, identifying business opportunities, preparing estimates and proposals, and transitioning successful bids to active projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all contract negotiations and change order identification.
• Prepare and manage submittals and required project documentation.
• Coordinate self-performed and subcontracted work activities with onsite Superintendent.
• Oversee procurement and acquisition of materials, ensuring quality control.
• Develop and implement process improvements for competitive advantage.
• Identify bid opportunities and attend on-site visits.
• Prepare bid/no bid recommendations for management review.
• Review plans and specifications for comprehensive quantity take-offs.
• Identify costs for labor, materials, subcontractors, and equipment.
• Collaborate with Operations Managers on crew sizes, durations, and equipment needs.
• Communicate project-specific risks and determine execution methods.
• Transition successful bids into project budgets and finalize subcontracts.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience estimating small heavy civil construction projects ($100k value).
• Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of construction management and project management principles.
• Ability to review plans/specifications and perform accurate take-offs.
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5–15 years in Marine Construction.
• Experience with CAD drafting/design.
• Familiarity with standard construction practices and regulations.

Disqualifiers

• Less than 5 years of relevant estimating experience.
• No experience with heavy civil construction projects.
• Inability to travel for site visits.
• Lack of proficiency in estimating software.
• Poor tenure history (job hopping).

Employee Value Proposition

Join a small, family-knit team with remote flexibility and schedule flexibility. Work on impactful marine and heavy civil projects while enjoying autonomy and growth opportunities.

Work Environment

Remote flexibility with occasional on-site visits.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane, WA.

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $160000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Spokane,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 2025.

About Actalent

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $150,000 - $160,000