Project Manager

2 weeks ago


Columbus, OH, United States AlphaX Full time

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly capable Project Manager / Estimator to lead heavy-civil, sitework, and infrastructure projects from pre-construction through completion. This dual-role position ensures projects are accurately scoped, competitively bid, and delivered on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. The ideal candidate combines strong estimating expertise with hands-on project management and field oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Pre-Construction

  • Review project plans, drawings, specifications, and scope documents for sitework, earthmoving, utilities, concrete, and paving projects.
  • Prepare detailed cost estimates and bids including materials, labor, equipment, subcontractor scope, overhead, contingencies, and indirect costs.
  • Perform quantity takeoffs for earthwork, concrete, asphalt, utilities, and related civil works.
  • Collaborate with project teams, engineers, and clients to clarify scope and propose value-engineering alternatives.
  • Maintain cost and historical pricing records to improve estimating accuracy.

Project Planning & Scheduling

  • Develop project execution plans, timelines, resource allocations, procurement schedules, and logistics plans.
  • Coordinate equipment, crews, subcontractors, and suppliers for timely project execution.
  • Utilize digital tools to plan, track, and monitor work progress.

Project Execution & On-Site Management

  • Supervise field operations to ensure adherence to plans, specifications, safety protocols, and quality standards.
  • Monitor project progress, address on-site issues or scope changes, and implement corrective actions.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry best practices.

Budget Control & Reporting

  • Track actual versus estimated costs for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
  • Manage change orders and communicate impacts on cost or schedule to stakeholders.
  • Maintain project documentation including daily reports, progress updates, field logs, equipment logs, and close-out records.

Client & Stakeholder Communication

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, inspectors, and internal teams.
  • Present bids, clarify scope and assumptions, and support bid negotiations.
  • Coordinate across internal teams to align pre-construction plans with field execution.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in heavy-civil, site-development, earthwork, utilities, concrete, paving, or similar civil construction projects.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting civil/site plans, drawings, and specifications.
  • Strong estimating skills including quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, bid preparation, and cost control.
  • Solid project management, scheduling, and resource allocation experience.
  • Familiarity with modern construction technology, including GPS-equipped equipment, digital documentation, and field mobility tools.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Strong financial and analytical skills for budgeting, cost tracking, and profitability analysis.
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.
  • Valid driver’s license with ability to visit and manage field job sites.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability Policies
  • Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Policies
  • Paid Holidays
  • Birth Recovery and Parental Leave
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • 401k Profit Sharing and Match
  • Performance Bonus Program
  • Wellness Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Company Wellness Program


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