Civil Project Manger and Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Civil Project Manager and Estimator About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Civil Project Manager / Estimator to oversee civil construction projects from initial bidding and estimating through field execution and final closeout.

This role requires a strong background in excavation, earthwork, grading, site development, and underground utilities, along with the ability to manage project budgets, schedules, production, and profitability.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable estimating projects in the office and working alongside field leadership to ensure successful project execution.

• Review construction plans, specifications, and bid documents to determine project scope and requirements.

• Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare detailed estimates for labor, equipment, materials, trucking, and subcontractors.

• Develop competitive bids while maintaining project margin and profitability goals.

• Manage awarded projects from preconstruction through completion and closeout.

• Establish project budgets, schedules, production goals, and execution plans.

• Coordinate with Superintendents, Foremen, field crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers.

• Monitor job costs, labor, equipment, materials, and production against established budgets.

• Identify cost overruns, scheduling concerns, and operational challenges and implement corrective actions.

• Manage change orders, progress billing, project documentation, and customer communication.

• Conduct job-site visits to monitor progress, quality, safety, and production.

• Review completed projects to evaluate estimating accuracy and overall profitability.

• 5+ years of experience in civil construction, excavation, heavy civil, underground utilities, estimating, or project management.

• Strong knowledge of earthwork, excavation, grading, site development, underground utilities, and heavy equipment operations.

• Experience reading and interpreting civil construction plans, specifications, and drawings.

• Proven ability to perform quantity takeoffs and develop accurate construction estimates.

• Understanding of job costing, project budgets, production rates, scheduling, and financial performance.

• Experience managing projects from initial bid through final completion.

• Strong communication, organizational, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

• Proficiency with construction estimating and project management software.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to job sites.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.

• Experience with commercial, municipal, public works, infrastructure, or private site-development projects.

• Familiarity with the regional construction market and established industry relationships.

• Experience working directly with field crews, Superintendents, and Foremen.

We are looking for a hands-on, financially minded construction professional who understands the entire project lifecycle-from estimating and bidding to field production, cost control, and final profitability.

The successful candidate will be organized, accountable, detail-oriented, and proactive, with the ability to communicate effectively with both field personnel and customers while taking ownership of project results.

• Health insurance.

• Retirement plan.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Company-provided resources necessary for the position.

• Professional development and advancement opportunities.

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\rWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\rOur Services\rW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\rWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\rWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\rOur Expertise\rW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\rAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.