Pay: $90,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Step into a high-impact role where your estimating and project management expertise directly drives profitable, visible projects across Northern Michigan
- Work on meaningful heavy civil, excavating, and underground utility projects that shape local communities
- Join a stable, family-oriented company that genuinely values trades knowledge, field experience, and practical problem-solving
- Earn strong performance-based bonuses tied to production, quality, and overall company success
- Enjoy long-term growth potential with increasing responsibility, autonomy, and influence as the company continues to expand
Location
On-site in Traverse City, Michigan — work close to the projects and crews you manage, with a strong connection to the field and the community.
Note
This role requires hands-on estimating and project management experience specifically within heavy civil, excavation, and underground utilities. Candidates without relevant construction experience in these areas will not be considered.
About Us
We are a growing, family-oriented excavation and heavy civil contractor focused on delivering outstanding service and making a positive impact in the communities we serve. Our team values collaboration, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. We believe in rewarding hard work, developing our people, and creating a workplace where experienced professionals can thrive and build long-term careers. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Identify project opportunities and prepare accurate, timely estimates for heavy civil, excavating, and underground utility work
- Manage multiple active projects while maintaining quality, safety, schedules, and profitability
- Coordinate crews, equipment, and resources to meet customer deadlines
- Monitor labor, equipment, and accounts payable costs to ensure accurate job costing
- Communicate clearly with foremen and field crews to set expectations and drive accountability
- Respond to customer-driven scope changes and document adjustments to ensure proper compensation
- Partner with finance to support timely billing, vendor payments, and project closeouts
- Build strong working relationships with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and public entities
- Balance office responsibilities with regular field engagement to stay connected to project realities
- Proactively identify process improvements and contribute to operational efficiency
Qualifications
- 3+ years of estimating and project management experience in heavy civil, excavation, or underground utilities
- Strong ability to read and interpret construction plans, surveys, and specifications
- Solid math skills related to estimating, job costing, and project analysis
- Field experience operating or working around heavy equipment preferred
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field is a plus, not required
Why You Will Love Working Here
You'll be trusted to run work the right way, supported by leadership that respects real-world experience and practical judgment. The culture is hands-on, supportive, and team-driven, with room to grow professionally, improve processes, and make a lasting impact. This is a place where experienced construction professionals are valued, heard, and rewarded.
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance