Project Manager / Estimator - Heavy Civil Excavation

Position Overview

I’m partnering with an established heavy civil contractor that has been serving the Western Oregon market for over four decades. They are looking to add an experienced Project Manager / Estimator to their excavation division.

This position will be responsible for estimating and managing civil construction projects from initial bid through final completion. The ideal candidate has a strong background in excavation, earthwork, underground utilities, grading, and civil site work and understands both the estimating and operational sides of heavy civil construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for excavation and heavy civil projects
• Perform quantity takeoffs for earthwork, grading, utilities, and site development
• Review plans, specifications, and bid documents
• Develop labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor pricing
• Manage awarded projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets
• Track job costs, production, forecasting, and project profitability
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, and documentation
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents and field crews
• Maintain relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management and/or Estimating experience in heavy civil construction
• Strong experience with excavation, earthwork, grading, underground utilities, and civil site work
• Experience estimating and managing public and private civil projects
• Oregon/Pacific Northwest construction experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans and specifications
• Strong understanding of equipment, crew production, and heavy civil construction methods
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

What’s Offered

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Long-term career growth
• Opportunity to join an established contractor with 40+ years serving Western Oregon

For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Tysen Banks directly at 531.201.4227 Resumes may be confidentially sent tysen.banks@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.