Seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Bridge and Structural Project Manager/Estimator to join the heavy civil construction team. This critical, dual-function role is the engine that drives our structural division, bridging the gap between successful pursuit and profitable execution.

The successful candidate will lead the preconstruction phase-identifying opportunities, analyzing constructability risks, and developing detailed cost estimates for complex scopes (foundations, piling, concrete, and steel). Following award, you will transition to project management, working side-by-side with the Field Superintendent to manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and safety.

This position is ideal for a leader with 5-10+ years of experience who possesses a field-first approach and an expert understanding of DOT standards and temporary works needed to deliver challenging, high-value infrastructure projects.

 
location: Jordan, Minnesota
job type: Permanent
salary: $200,000 - 210,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:
Preconstruction & Estimating Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue bridge and structural project opportunities in public and private markets.
  
  
• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents for constructability and risk.
  
  
• Develop detailed quantity take-offs, production rates, and cost estimates.
  
  
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
  
  
• Develop bid schedules, work plans, and risk assessments.
  
  
• Participate in bid strategy meetings and final bid reviews.

Detailed Estimating Tasks

• Prepare detailed, accurate estimates for bridge and structural scopes including foundations, piling, concrete, steel erection, and specialty structures.
  
  
• Develop labor, equipment, and material pricing using historical and current production data.
  
  
• Build and maintain cost databases and unit pricing.
  
  
• Identify value-engineering options and alternate construction approaches.
  
  
• Clearly define project assumptions, inclusions, and exclusions in proposals.

Project Management / Execution

• Lead project handoff from estimating to operations in partnership with the Bridge/Structures Superintendent.
  
  
• Develop project schedules, phasing plans, and detailed work packages.
  
  
• Manage budgets, cost controls, and job cost reporting.
  
  
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, buyout, and contract administration.
  
  
• Lead owner, engineer, and internal coordination meetings.
  
  
• Manage change orders, RFIs (Requests for Information), submittals, and progress billing.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, and quality plans.

Field Coordination

• Work side-by-side with the Bridge/Structures Superintendent to plan daily and weekly work activities.
  
  
• Provide real-time support to the field on means, methods, sequencing, and problem-solving.
  
  
• Participate in critical lifts, major pours, girder settings, and other key operations as needed.
  
  
• Help drive productivity, crew utilization, and schedule recovery efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience in bridge/heavy civil construction).
  
  
• 5-10+ years of experience in bridge or heavy civil construction estimating and/or project management.
  
  
• Working knowledge of DOT bridge standards, temporary works, and structural concrete/steel construction.
  
  
• Proficiency in estimating software, scheduling software, and project management systems.
  
  
• Ability to read and interpret complex structural plans and specifications.

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership and communication skills.
  
  
• Detail-oriented with analytical and problem-solving ability.
  
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
  
• Collaborative mindset with a field-first approach.
  
  
• High level of integrity and accountability.

Work Environment

• Mix of office and field-based work on active highway and bridge projects.
  
  
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

The essential functions of this role include:

working up to 5 hrs of overtime per week 
qualifications:

• Experience level: Experienced
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors

 
skills: StructuralEstimating (5 years of experience is required)