Horizontal Boring & Tunneling Co. · 5 hours ago
Estimator / Project Manager
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expHorizontal Boring & Tunneling Co. is a specialty trenchless utility contractor focused on improving underground infrastructure. The Estimator/Project Manager will oversee project estimating, execution, and financial outcomes, ensuring effective management from initiation to completion.
Building MaterialCivil EngineeringConstruction
Responsibilities
Estimate, review, and submit bids accurately, timely, and competitively
Review customer drawings and expectations. Identify areas of concern and develop creative solutions to problems
Supervise efficient preparation of pre-qualification, submittal and bid packages, as well as all job correspondence
Follow-up on bids, solicit feedback, and maintain communication with customers throughout the bidding process
Build customer markets in targeted regions, utilizing business development and marketing strategies
Attend meetings (pre-bid, pre-construction, job, etc.) as required
Prepare and maintain schedules for each job using estimate and contract documents, and request extensions when needed as required by contract
Communicate schedules, construction processes and layouts with engineers, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, etc. providing excellent customer service and maintaining positive professional relationships
Manage others, ensuring project superintendents understand and execute the work as required
Coordinate delivery of materials, and ensure they are ready and available with enough lead-time to avoid delay of production
Identify tools, equipment, or technology to complete a job and understand the benefits, costs and potential risks of each
Ensure the project meets or exceeds its financial objectives by overseeing and monitoring operations
Monitor and close out project financials: prepare cost breakdowns for billing, analyze job costs and address issues, and approve project invoices
Execute, submit, and manage change orders
Maintain detailed documentation to protect company’s interests
Uphold a high standard of safety, quality, service, and production
May supervise others
Qualification
Required
Ten (10)+ years experience as an Estimator and/or Project Manager
Five (5)+ years field experience in utilities or underground construction, ideally as a Superintendent or Project Manager
Three (3)+ years experience managing others
Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, geotechnical or a related field
Broad knowledge of the construction industry
Manage multiple priorities simultaneously and manage time to meet tight project deadlines
Effectively understand and manage alternative contracting methods
Be proactive and use foresight to predict and address concerns
Effectively control jobsite operations and delegate authority when appropriate
Use leadership and interpersonal skills to motivate others, instill the company culture, and set a positive example
Work well as part of a team and independently with minimal direction
Communicate clearly and effectively, both written and verbal
Proficiently use Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel
Travel to meetings and projects up to 10% of the time
Preferred
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is a plus
OSHA certification is a plus
Experience with estimating and/or scheduling software is preferred
Benefits
Health (Standard & High Deductible Plans)
Life (Company-Paid & Voluntary)
Dental & Vision
Disability (Short & Long Term)
Flexible Spending Account-FSA (Medical & Dependent Care)
Health Savings Account- HSA w/Employer
401(k) Plan w/Employer Match & Profit-Share
Paid Time Off-PTO; Holidays & Bonus Holidays
Company
Horizontal Boring & Tunneling Co.
Since 1982, Exeter, Nebraska-based Horizontal Boring & Tunneling Co.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase