Heavy Civil Project Manager / Estimator

Heavy Civil Project Manager / Estimator

Company Name: LA Construction Corp.

Location: Pontiac, MI

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Project Scope: Commercial, Industrial, and Government Civil and Utility Sitework

Pay Scale: $88,000.00 to $105,000.00 per year based on experience plus Performance Bonus

Incentives: Performance Bonus, Health Dental Vision Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Weekly Pay

The Opportunity

Own the Project Lifecycle from Bid to Handover.

LA Construction Corp.

is seeking a high caliber Heavy Civil Project Manager / Estimator to serve as a driving force in our Flint operations.

Backed by a 58 year legacy of excellence in civil construction and sitework, our firm stands as an industry staple.

We provide the stability of a family oriented business paired with the high octane execution of major commercial, industrial, and public infrastructure contracts.

This is a true cradle to grave management position designed for a seasoned construction professional who can aggressively estimate dirt and utility scopes, secure profitable awards, and lead union crews through successful field execution.

If you want full autonomy over your projects, a clear path for long term career growth, and a team that values technical mastery, your next move starts here.

Key Responsibilities


* Surgical Estimating and Bidding: Analyze detailed project specifications and blueprints to generate precise, highly competitive excavation, grading, and site utility bids.


* Field and Budget Coordination: Partner closely with field supervisors and union crews to ensure physical execution perfectly aligns with original cost projections and budgetary constraints.


* Schedule Architecture: Develop and maintain comprehensive master project schedules to guarantee strict, on time delivery for government and industrial clients.


* Margin Optimization: Continuously evaluate material, equipment, and labor costs to maximize project profitability and resource efficiency.


* Stakeholder Management: Direct all site level communications, serving as the primary liaison between executive leadership, subcontractors, clients, and municipal inspectors.


* Document Control: Manage the submittal, RFI, and change order processes to protect project margins and maintain absolute financial accuracy.

What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

Required


* Industry Tenure: Minimum of 5 years of dual experience in civil construction estimation and project management.


* Core Competencies: A proven track record of bidding and managing earthwork, excavation, and underground site utility projects.


* Technical Literacy: Advanced proficiency in reading civil engineering drawings, site layouts, and interpreting complex structural or geotechnical specifications.


* Labor Dynamics: Strong experience working within a union environment and a practical understanding of collective bargaining labor requirements....