What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Estimator / Project Manager position at Leam Backhoe & Underground?
Leam Backhoe & Underground, Inc. is a growing underground utility contractor serving California's Central Valley. We specialize in dry utilities, wet utilities, trenching, excavation, concrete, and site development for residential and commercial construction.
We're looking for an experienced Estimator / Project Manager who wants more than just another job. We need someone who can help build systems, manage projects, and grow with our company.
What You'll Do
- Prepare accurate estimates and competitive bids
- Review plans, specifications, and project documents
- Perform quantity takeoffs
- Solicit and compare subcontractor and supplier pricing
- Build project budgets and schedules
- Manage projects from award through closeout
- Coordinate with owners, developers, inspectors, and utility companies
- Order materials and schedule crews
- Track production, costs, and profitability
- Manage change orders and contract documentation
- Attend project meetings
- Ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget
- Help improve estimating and project management systems
Types of Work
- Dry Utilities
- Wet Utilities
- Joint Trench
- Gas
- Electrical
- Communications
- Water
- Sewer
- Fire Service
- Grading
- Excavation
- Concrete
- Site Development
Qualifications
Preferred experience:
- 5 years estimating civil or underground utility projects
- Strong blueprint reading skills
- Experience performing quantity takeoffs
- Knowledge of excavation and utility construction methods
- Understanding of project scheduling
- Experience managing multiple projects
- Strong communication skills
- Organized and detail oriented
- Computer proficient
Experience with any of the following is a plus:
- Bluebeam
- Excel
- QuickBooks
Compensation
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Quarterly performance bonus based on company profitability and project performance.
- Vehicle allowance or mileage reimbursement during the introductory period. Company vehicle opportunity available as the role grows.
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Opportunities for advancement
Why Join Us?
We're not a large corporate contractor.
We're a growing company where the right person can have a major impact. You'll work directly with ownership, help improve operations, and have the opportunity to grow into a senior leadership position as the company expands.
If you're looking for a place where your ideas matter and your work directly contributes to the company's success, we'd like to talk.
Pay: $71,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- How many years of underground utility estimating experience do you have?
- How many years of project management experience do you have?
- Have you estimated projects over $500,000?
- Which software have you used? (Bluebeam, HCSS, HeavyBid, AGTEK, Procore, Excel, etc.)
- Can you perform quantity takeoffs from plans?
- Have you managed multiple active projects at the same time?
- What is your expected salary?
- Do you have a valid California driver's license?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hughson, CA 95326
Salary : $71,000 - $85,000