Description/Job Summary

In the performance of their tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following Superior values:

INTEGRITY "Adhering to our principles" EXCELLENCE "Continually raising the industry standard"

COMMITMENT "Upholding our promises" PARTNERSHIP "Creating positive relationships"

Job Summary

Superior is looking for a Project Manager / Estimator to work in the Salem, VA region. This position has dual responsibility of estimating bid work for the company and managing acquired work throughout the project life cycle ensuring projects are completed timely and within budget.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Read proposals and specifications to ensure accruate preparation of bids or RFP's for private and VDOT work.
• Estimate cost and pricing for projects.
• Process customer change orders and communicate impacts of changes internally and externally.
• Visit and walk job sites during project lifecycle.
• Contract and/or coordinate subcontractor work.
• Coordinate work demands with Operations Managers to meet production deadlines.
• Keep abreast of current building and development in the area to seize opportunities for new work.
• Proactively develop relationships with potential customers.
• Maintain existing customer relationships and ensure customer satisfaction with product quality.
• Schedule and attend customer meetings.
• Comply with all state contractual requirements throughout lifecycle.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Required Skills

• 2 years project management experience with a customer focus.
• 3-5 years civil engineering experience preferred.
• Heavy Construction/Asphalt experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to use estimating software. Experience with estimating software preferred.
• Knowledge of pertinent state, local and private requirements and regulations.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and long days as necessary.
• Must be able to work well with a variety of personalities and levels within the organization.
• Must be able and comfortable visiting job sites when necessary.
• Valid Virginia drivers license with a good driving record.
• Ability to travel locally and throughout Virginia.

Job Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Attendance/Punctuality - is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Safety and Security - observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Teamwork - contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests.
• Quality - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Productivity/Quantity - meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Dependability - follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Communication - listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.

Details

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, walking, sitting, stooping, pushing, pulling, twisting, grasping; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment/Tools and Equipment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office, vehicle and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vibrations; temperature variations and inclement weather conditions; work around heavy construction equipment. Work on uneven or wet surfaces.

Tools and equipment regularly used; computer, fax machine, office supplies, copiers, telephone/switchboard, calculator, etc.