Project Manager / Estimator
Florida Coastal Paving
Location: Tampa Florida (In-Person Position)
Travel Required: Yes
Experience Required: 5+ Years
Position Overview
Florida Coastal Paving, a Delaware Valley Paving Company, is seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager / Estimator to join our growing team. This position combines both pre-construction estimating responsibilities and post-award project management duties. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in asphalt paving, sitework, roadway construction, or related construction disciplines and possess the ability to successfully manage projects from bid through completion.
This is a highly visible role that requires strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and leadership skills. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and traveling as needed to support operations and client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Estimating & Pre-Construction - Review and interpret plans at all stages of development, from conceptual and budgetary designs to fully detailed construction documents.
- Prepare accurate and comprehensive cost estimates, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and production rates.
- Solicit, evaluate, and qualify vendor and subcontractor proposals.
- Analyze project specifications, scopes of work, schedules, and risk factors to determine bid feasibility.
- Compile and evaluate data affecting project costs, including labor rates, material pricing, equipment requirements, logistics, and location-specific factors.
- Prepare and submit competitive bids and proposals within required deadlines.
- Assist with contract negotiations and review project agreements.
- Maintain estimating databases, cost histories, and bid documentation.
Project Management - Manage projects from contract award through final completion and closeout.
- Coordinate project startup activities, schedules, staffing plans, subcontractors, equipment, and material procurement.
- Monitor project budgets, costs, profitability, and production performance.
- Review and manage project contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Conduct project site visits and meetings to ensure quality, safety, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
- Identify project risks and develop proactive solutions to mitigate issues.
- Track project progress and provide regular status updates to leadership.
- Support invoicing, collections, and project financial reporting activities.
- Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards.
Additional Responsibilities - Manage multiple bids and projects concurrently while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- Support strategic growth initiatives and special assignments as directed by leadership.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and industry partners.
- Assist in developing and improving estimating and project management processes and procedures.
Qualifications - Minimum of 5 years of experience in estimating, project management, or a combination of both within asphalt paving, roadway construction, sitework, heavy civil construction, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of paving operations, construction methods, project scheduling, and cost controls.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Experience preparing bids, estimates, and project budgets.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software.
- Experience with estimating software and ERP systems is preferred.
- Valid driver's license with the ability to travel as needed throughout Florida and surrounding markets.
Requirements - Ability to work in-person from a Florida Coastal Paving office location.
- Ability to travel regularly to project sites, customer meetings, pre-bid meetings, and company locations.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What We Offer - Competitive compensation package
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization
- Opportunity to work on high-profile paving and construction projects throughout the region
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