Estimator Project Manager – Heavy Civil Excavation

Tri-City Groundbreakers Inc. is a family-owned fast-growing excavating and heavy civil contractor proudly serving projects across the entire state of Michigan with a strong focus on the Detroit metro area and surrounding regions. Were seeking an experienced Estimator/Project Manager ready to play a key role in our continued expansion and success.

What Youll Do:

• Build strong lasting relationships with clients owners and vendors to drive competitive bidding and unlock negotiated project opportunities.
• Prepare accurate competitive estimates for a diverse range of heavy civil excavation and underground utility projects.
• Manage multiple bids simultaneouslyorganize documents track deadlines attend pre-bid meetings pre-qualification sessions bid openings and post-bid follow-ups.
• Transition awarded projects smoothly to the field team: collaborate with superintendents and foremen to control costs maintain scope and protect/produce targeted margins.
• Monitor job performance through unit-based cost tracking and ensure projects deliver expected profitability.

What Were Looking For:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management or equivalent hands-on experience in heavy civil construction and excavation (required).
• Strong background in reading and interpreting civil plans specifications and engineering details.
• Working knowledge ofMunicipal and MDOT bidding processes requirements and expectations.
• Proficiency in producing and analyzing unit-based job cost reports and line-item budgets.
• Experience developing project schedules in Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
• Advanced skills in estimating/takeoff software: HCSS HeavyBid AutoCAD/Civil 3D Carlson Takeoff AGTEK or similar.
• Solid command of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel Word and Outlook).
• Bonus: Accounting or business management experience.
• High integrity strong work ethic excellent communication and proven problem-solving ability.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Hybrid position option available (office-based in Midland with flexibility for remote work on bidding/estimating tasks depending on role needs and candidate setup).
• Comprehensive benefits package: BCBSM health insurance and retirement package.
• Vehicle allowance or mileage reimbursement for business use.
• Performance-based year-end bonuses tied to project net revenue.
• Opportunity to grow with one of Michigans most dynamic contractors.

Our main office is in Midland Michigan.

If youre a driven professional who thrives in a family-oriented high-performance environment and wants to help shape the future of a growing company serving projects statewide (with emphasis on Southeast Michigan) wed love to hear from you.

Tri-City Groundbreakers Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 78 Stat. 252 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4.

It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race religion sex color national origin age or disability. Such action shall include: employment upgrading demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training including apprenticeship pre-apprenticeship and/or on-the-job training.

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