Project Manager / Estimator - Underground Utilities

Heavy Civil Project Manager/Estimator – Underground Utilities

Join Elder Corporation's Utilities Team and Help Build Major Midwest Infrastructure Projects!

Elder Corporation is a family-owned heavy civil construction company specializing in large-scale earthmoving, underground utility installation, site development, and heavy-duty demolition. We take pride in delivering quality projects, building lasting relationships, and providing long-term career opportunities for our employees.

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Project Manager/Estimator to join our Utilities Team. This position is responsible for independently estimating, bidding, planning, and managing underground utility construction projects from initial bid through final completion .

The ideal candidate has a strong background in sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer installation , understands underground utility construction methods and production costs, and can confidently develop competitive estimates while effectively managing multiple projects.

This is a hands-on role for an experienced professional who enjoys taking ownership of projects, working closely with field operations, and directly contributing to project profitability and company success.

Why Join Elder Corporation?
At Elder Corporation, you'll have the independence to estimate and manage your own projects while working alongside experienced field teams and company leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Company-paid health insurance
• Company vehicle
• Direct access to company leadership
• Autonomy to estimate and manage projects from start to finish
• Opportunity to work on challenging underground utility and infrastructure projects
• Long-term career growth with a stable, family-owned contractor

Key Responsibilities

• Independently prepare accurate estimates and competitive bids for underground utility projects.
• Review plans and specifications, perform quantity takeoffs, and calculate labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor costs.
• Manage awarded projects from preconstruction through completion, ensuring schedules, budgets, and profitability goals are met.
• Coordinate with Superintendents and Foremen on manpower, equipment, materials, and project schedules.
• Monitor project costs, production, and progress while proactively resolving challenges.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Communicate project updates and financial performance to company leadership.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer installation required.
• Proven ability to independently estimate and bid heavy civil/underground utility projects required.
• 3–5+ years of relevant heavy civil construction experience preferred.
• Experience managing construction budgets, schedules, resources, and project profitability.
• Strong understanding of underground utility installation methods, equipment, materials, and production rates.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with HCSS, AGTEK, Bluebeam, Procore, or similar software preferred.
• Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Valid driver's license required.

Build Your Career with Elder Corporation!
If you're an experienced Heavy Civil Project Manager/Estimator who takes pride in delivering quality underground utility projects and wants the opportunity to take ownership of your work, we encourage you to apply!

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, physical examination, and background check.

 

Please, no phone calls or emails. 
Elder Corporation does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. 

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 3 - 5 years
Bonus/Commission: No