Senior Project Manager/Estimator

Granite Construction

Sr Project Manager/Estimator handling construction projects of $15-$49 million for asphalt paving. Leading estimation efforts and ensuring project profitability and successful delivery.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeOxford • Mississippi, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $490,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform accurate project revenue and cost financial forecasting to ensure corporate profitability goals are met.
Leading the estimating effort for asphalt paving projects by analyzing plans and specs, performing quantity takeoffs, pricing materials, evaluating risk, and developing competitive bids that align with company strategy.
Coordinate with estimators and project controls group to establish budget.
Coordinate efforts with estimators, large project sponsor, and manager of construction to manage resources to meet project schedule.
Participate in bid review and bid closing to ensure accuracy of bid and evaluate project feasibility; work with estimating team to develop bid schedule.
Provide environment where dynamic project communication occurs between Project Engineers, Foremen, Superintendents and Construction Manager to ensure work is accomplished in an efficient, profitable, and safe manner.
Ensure proper job controls, i.e. quantities, costs, revenue and schedule.
Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, corporate management, inspectors, etc., providing customer service to develop long-term partnerships with client base.
Ensure accurate construction reports for the job allowing for continuous improvement in performance.
Run projects at profitability levels to meet or exceed expected margins.
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience in heavy civil construction.
Five (5) to ten (10) years progressive project experience in heavy civil environments.
Minimum of five (5) years experience in paving, dirt, and grading in either private or public environments.
Knowledge of construction paving, underground, concrete and grading practices.
Knowledge and understanding of union agreements and prevailing wage issues.
Ability to work in high production environment.
Demonstrated decision-making skills.
Excellent leadership skills.
Excellent supervisory communication and organizational skills.
Accuracy at all times.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Vacations/ Holidays
Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Life Insurance
401K w/ Company Match and Profit Sharing
Flexible Spending Account
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance and Disability

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial forecastingquantity takeoffspricing materialscompetitive biddingbudget managementconstruction reportingproject schedulingcost managementrisk evaluationheavy civil construction

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsdecision-makingcustomer servicerelationship buildingteam coordinationaccuracyproblem-solvingdynamic project communication

Certifications

BS degree in Civil EngineeringBS degree in Construction ManagementBS degree in Business Administration