Commercial Construction Estimator / Project Manager
8 days ago
Albany
Job Description Birdsall Excavation and Construction, LLC is seeking a highly experienced and motivated individual to join our team as a Commercial Construction Estimator/Project Manager. This dual-role position is critical to the success of our heavy civil and site work projects. We are looking for a hands-on professional who can seamlessly transition between accurate cost estimation and effective project execution. Key Qualifications and Experience • Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in construction estimating and project management, specifically within the heavy civil construction, site work, and excavation sectors., • Demonstrated experience in managing projects involving bridges, road work, and water/sewer mains., • Education: Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred., • We value practical, on-the-job experience and we will accept relevant experience over a college degree., • Software Proficiency (Required): Expertise in HCSS Heavybid, ProCore, Bluebeam, MS Excel/Word, and Autodesk Software. The ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technology is essential. Core Responsibilities • Bid Management: Search for and review upcoming bids, plans, and specifications (advertisements, builders exchange, etc.). Attend pre-bid meetings and travel to sites., • Cost Estimation: Break down bids to perform quantity takeoffs, calculate labor/equipment requirements, apply production rates, and compute accurate pricing margins., • Solicitation & Compliance: Solicit pricing from material suppliers and subcontractors. Document correspondence and ensure compliance with MWBE/DBE/SDVOB goals and requirements throughout the bid and post-bid process (Good Faith Effort review)., • Bid Submission: Accurately complete all contract bid documents for timely submission., • Teamwork & Buyout: Collaborate daily with estimating and project management teams. Evaluate pricing post-bid to determine optimal Project Buyout costs., • Process Improvement: Participate in internal estimating handoffs, review project performance (lessons learned), and continuously refine the estimating database and bidding processes., • Negotiation: Ability to negotiate and cultivate relationships with clients, vendors, and subcontractors., • Full-Cycle Project Management: Responsible for financial control, schedule maintenance, client relations, and risk mitigation, • Field Operations: Champion safety, manage daily site coordination, and ensure quality standards. Work Environment and Travel • This position is primarily office-based with occasional visits to local job sites., • We offer a healthy work-life balance with minimum required travel, focusing on projects within our core service area. Ready to contribute your skills to a growing and committed company? Click APPLY to join our professional team. Pay based on experience. Benefits, including Medical, Dental, Retirement, and Paid Time Off, are available subject to negotiation. Company DescriptionBirdsall Excavation & Construction (Albany, NY area) specializes in full site development, including earthmoving, utility installation (storm, water, sewer), directional drilling, and structural concrete work for commercial, municipal, and residential projects. They focus on safety, efficiency, and problem-solving in site work. At Birdsall, we focus on solving your site work problems and we do this by providing expertise before, during and after construction. Before a bucket of dirt has ever been turned we analyze your project looking for cost saving ideas, a more efficient way to get it done, or any potential pitfalls. Our clients appreciate the professionalism Birdsall Excavating brings to the job.Birdsall Excavation & Construction (Albany, NY area) specializes in full site development, including earthmoving, utility installation (storm, water, sewer), directional drilling, and structural concrete work for commercial, municipal, and residential projects. They focus on safety, efficiency, and problem-solving in site work.\r\n\r\nAt Birdsall, we focus on solving your site work problems and we do this by providing expertise before, during and after construction. Before a bucket of dirt has ever been turned we analyze your project looking for cost saving ideas, a more efficient way to get it done, or any potential pitfalls. Our clients appreciate the professionalism Birdsall Excavating brings to the job.