Project Manager / Estimator – Erosion Control & Civil Sitework

About PV Source PV Source is a growing civil construction and environmental services contractor serving commercial, municipal, industrial, and energy projects throughout the Houston region and Texas. Our work includes erosion and sediment control, SWPPP construction, site civil work, demolition, excavation, aggregate and access-road construction, drainage improvements, vegetation management, and related field services. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager / Estimator who understands this work and can help us estimate, win, plan, and execute projects. This is an opportunity for someone who wants significant responsibility and the ability to directly influence the growth of a contractor rather than simply manage a small portion of a larger organization. The Role The Project Manager / Estimator will be involved from initial bid review through project completion. The right candidate will have practical experience estimating and managing scopes such as: Reinforced and non-reinforced silt fence SWPPP and erosion-control installations Stabilized construction entrances Inlet protection Concrete washouts Rock filter dams and sediment-control BMPs Orange safety and protective fencing Hydromulch, seeding, and site stabilization Street sweeping and site maintenance Demolition and site clearing Excavation and grading Aggregate placement and access roads Drainage and minor earthwork General civil/site construction Experience does not need to cover every scope listed above. Strong erosion-control, SWPPP, or site-development experience is particularly valuable. Responsibilities: Review plans, specifications, bid documents, and addenda Perform quantity takeoffs from civil and SWPPP drawings Develop labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and production-cost estimates Prepare competitive lump-sum and unit-price proposals Solicit and evaluate supplier and subcontractor pricing Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks when appropriate Identify scope gaps, exclusions, project risks, and value-engineering opportunities Develop project budgets and production assumptions Coordinate project startup, scheduling, procurement, and field execution Work directly with foremen, operators, subcontractors, suppliers, general contractors, engineers, and owners Track project costs, production, change orders, and profitability Assist with developing estimating standards, production rates, and historical cost information Help identify and pursue attractive projects within PV Source's capabilities. What We Are Looking For Ideal candidates will have experience with an erosion-control, environmental, civil, excavation, land-development, or sitework contractor. Relevant backgrounds may include: Project Manager Estimator Project Manager / Estimator Assistant Project Manager Senior Project Coordinator Operations Manager Erosion-Control Project Manager SWPPP Project Manager Civil Sitework Estimator We are particularly interested in candidates who understand how work is actually performed in the field, not just how to complete a takeoff. Preferred Qualifications 3+ years of relevant construction estimating or project-management experience Experience with erosion control, SWPPP, civil sitework, excavation, or land development Ability to read civil construction drawings and specifications Understanding of labor and equipment production rates Experience developing unit-price estimates Knowledge of Houston-area contractors, suppliers, and construction practices is a plus Experience with Bluebeam, Excel, estimating software, or similar tools Strong commercial judgment and ability to recognize project risk Ability to communicate effectively with both field personnel and clients Formal education is valued but direct industry experience and demonstrated ability are more important than a specific degree. Employment Structure PV Source is open to structuring this position around the right individual. Depending on experience, availability, and fit, the position may be …

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