What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Civil Construction Estimator/Project Manager position at Kimmel & Associates?
About the Company
The company is a well-established and growing heavy civil site development contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects safely, on time, and within budget. The company specializes in greenfield development for industrial, commercial, and large-scale residential projects throughout Kentucky and the Southeast.
With more than $250 million in annual revenue, they are recognized as a regional leader in heavy infrastructure construction. Their comprehensive self-perform capabilities include earthwork, underground utilities, grading, stone crushing, and asphalt paving, allowing the company to execute large, technically challenging projects with efficiency and control.
About the Position
The company is seeking a dynamic Estimator / Project Manager to support continued growth across Kentucky. This hybrid role is responsible for securing new private site development work while also assisting with the management of awarded projects from preconstruction through completion.
This position offers an exceptional opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys both business development and project execution and wants to grow into a senior leadership role within a high-performing heavy civil organization.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, developers, clients, and vendors
- Identifying and pursuing new private site development opportunities
- Preparing, reviewing, and soliciting estimates for bidding site work projects
- Performing detailed quantity takeoffs and pricing for bidding purposes
- Developing final project budgets and construction cost forecasts
- Assisting with project scheduling, cost tracking, and cost containment
- Communicating regularly with company leadership and mid-level management
- Supporting project execution to ensure schedule adherence, profitability, and safety compliance
- Maintaining rigorous safety standards across all estimating and project activities
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
- Experience: 5 years of experience as an Estimator, Project Manager, or a combination of both within heavy civil construction
- Project Experience:
- Private site development projects including industrial, commercial, and residential subdivisions
- Scope including earthwork, underground utilities, grading, stone crushing, and asphalt paving
- Project Size Experience: Projects ranging from $20MM to $250MM
- Geographic Preference: Experience working along the Interstate 65 corridor in Kentucky is preferred
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency with AGTEK, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Excel
- Experience with HCCS HeavyBid and/or HeavyJob is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive base salary of $120,000 – $150,000
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Company Vehicle
- Long-term career growth with a financially strong, market-leading contractor
- Opportunity to play a key role in winning and delivering high-profile heavy civil projects
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000