Estimator/Project Manager

Who We Are

Centuri Group is comprised of a family of companies that make up a utility infrastructure enterprise, operating throughout the US and Canada, committed to safely delivering gas, electric and utility services to our customers and the community. We help you build your career on Solid Ground by investing in your development and valuing your unique skills, perspective, and background. Employees are the lifeblood of our organization, and we’re committed to providing a stable foundation to continuously grow and thrive. We’ve got work for the next 100 years - All we need is you!

Our Project Manager/Estimator prepares competitive construction estimates and bid-related documentation for projects. These projects for this role will be related to Traffic Control.

You will report directly to the Director of Operations.

What You'll Do

• Review proposals, specifications, and drawings
• Attend pre-bid and other meetings to determine scope-of-work and required contents of project estimates
• Create and review final estimate packages
• Lead bid strategy and presentation meetings as requested
• Review terms and conditions of subcontractor and vendor quotes; serve as a liaison with subcontractors and vendors during the bidding process
• Follow awarded contracts, including estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, overruns, procurement of material, etc
• Maintain files throughout project lifecycle
• Track existing projects and compare original budgets or projections with actuals and ensures suitable job costing
• Visit project sites to observe construction methods and provide technical support to personnel preparing estimates for assigned bids
• Other duties as requested by management
• Design, Draw, and Produce traffic control drawings as required
• Perform other responsibilities as requested by leadership
  
  

What You'll Have

• Extensive knowledge of estimating techniques, engineering disciplines and cost control systems
• Proficiency using Bidding Software, i.e. B2W, Hard Dollar, Heavy Bid, ect.
• Ability to estimate all types of civil projects/ contracts, including earthwork, utilities, paving and concrete structures, with emphasis on traffic control.
• Ability to manage several bidding projects from various private and agency sources
• Confidence to communicate with all levels of the Company, customers, and government agencies as appropriate
• Organized, accurate, and consistent
• Ability to think clearly no matter the stress or difficulty of your circumstances
• Ability to prioritize and multitask proactively to meet deadlines
• Ability to travel in-state and out of state as dictated by business needs
• Advanced mathematical skill to calculate and interpret data using percentages, ratios, averages, and medians
• Advanced Computer skills with expert skill in Excel are required
• Ability to coordinate and supervise group effort
• Written communication skill to compose complex reports, legal documents, proposals, and business plans
• Oral communication skill to communicate with customers, co-workers, and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, financial reports, business plans and strategies, and legal documents
• Ability to persuade others to a course of action by instructing, convincing, or influencing through professional guidance using logic and example
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in traffic control, estimating and project management
• Ability to draw and design traffic control plans, with the experience using rapid plan preferred
  
  

What You'll Get

• Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401K w/ Company Match
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays
• Potential Bonus Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities
• Employee Discounts
• Weekly Payroll
  
  

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a 75% office and 25% field work at warehouse and construction sites
• Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late, when necessary, with little or no notice
• Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing
• Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 60 pounds
  
  

Legal Stuff

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
  
  

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.