
Posted 13 days ago
Estimator/Project Manager
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Manages and estimates civil projects involving deep foundations, retention systems, ground improvement, and dewatering; performs site visits, prepares cost estimates and bid proposals, negotiates contracts, and manages field quality and project closeout.
About this role
Malcolm Drilling has been innovating and leading the deep foundation industry for over six decades. As part of our deep foundations, retention systems, and ground improvement services, we also provide a range of special applications and dewatering techniques. By implementing Design/Build, we execute projects quickly and effectively, allowing for timely collaboration with owners and contractors. We offer these services nationwide, through our regional offices.
Job Title: Project Manager/Estimator
Location: San Diego, CA
Schedule: Full-time
Project Manager Responsibilities:
- Project estimating and project management of civil projects with all types of deep foundations, retention systems, ground improvement, and dewatering scope.
- Perform site visits to evaluate site conditions.
- Study drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
- Request and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes.
- Prepare take-offs, cost estimates, bid proposals, and budgets.
- Negotiate construction contracts (with help from our legal team).
- Prepare project submittals including construction means and methods, design calculation (design-build), specialty equipment, and required materials.
- Manage field quality and control costs.
- Understand and help implement required safety measures.
- Prepare project billings and close out project paperwork.
- Attend company-wide training.
Project Manager Qualifications:
- Experience in civil engineering or construction management.
- 5+ years of related experience in civil or geotechnical engineering.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Have good mathematical and analytical capabilities.
- Basic understanding of our construction methods.
- Ability to travel to various job sites within the district.
- Meet deadlines for multiple tasks.
- Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Project management: 2 years (Preferred).
- Driver’s license required.
Benefits Package:
- Competitive Salary.
- 100% paid premiums for Dental and Vision plans for the employee and all dependents.
- Malcolm covers an average of 90% of the medical premium for the employee and all dependents.
- Malcolm contributes up to 10% of your salary into a retirement plan.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
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