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Project Manager / Estimator

Smoky Hill Construction
Salina, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2026

Project Manager/Estimator Ad

Smoky Hill, LLC is a respected heavy construction business operating in central Kansas since 1971. Our firm offers expertise in all types of heavy construction. We are currently hiring for an experienced heavy construction Project Manager/Estimator for a full-time position. A successful candidate will have considerable heavy construction experience with recent positions in project management and estimating, a driven person who wants to lead and be in charge, and not afraid of challenging themselves or the team. If this sounds like you, then apply today!

Responsibilities:

  • Administer construction contracts, including purchase orders, subcontracts, submittals, insurance risk and control, correspondence, permits, state, and federal regulations.
  • Work with suppliers, vendors, and sub-contractors to ensure they are meeting all project requirements
  • Analyze contract documents to prepare time, cost, material, and equipment estimates
  • Identify potential projects for bidding. Prepare pre-bid queries
  • Oversee projects from beginning to end. Expect top quality, on time, on budget
  • Promote a safety culture and identify hazards. Teach, train, and practice safety.
  • Evaluate and consult with others to resolve any issues that arise. Listen, share, and learn by using the expertise of others.

Qualifications:

  • BS degree in Architecture, Building Science, Engineering, or another related field preferred
  • 5 years of experience as a Superintendent. Strong history of varying means, methods, and skill.
  • 2 Years of experience as a heavy construction project manager.
  • Strong knowledge of heavy construction e.g., highway or street, sewer and pipeline, railroad, communication and power line, flood con- trol, irrigation, etc.
  • Strong knowledge of costs and estimating in relation to heavy construction.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in various stages of development
  • Outstanding communication and negotiation skills

Smoky Hill, LLC offers weekly competitive pay, health insurance and retirement package. We are a drug free workplace; pre-employment drug screen and physical base line testing is required.

Smoky Hill, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, and/or disability status.

Benefits:

  • Salary: $85,000 to $95,000
  • Health/Dental/Vision insurance (after 60 days)
  • Retirement plan (after 2 years) Simple IRA matched at 3%
  • Vacation
  • Paid Holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

  • Project Management/Estimating: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Drivers License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000

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