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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

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Surgical Estimating and Bidding:

Analyze detailed project specifications and blueprints to generate precise, highly competitive excavation, grading, and site utility bids.

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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.

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Schedule Architecture:

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

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Margin Optimization:

Continuously evaluate material, equipment, and labor costs to maximize project profitability and resource efficiency.

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Stakeholder Management:

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

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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

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Industry Tenure:

Minimum of 5 years of dual experience in civil construction estimation and project management.

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Core Competencies:

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

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Technical Literacy:

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

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Labor Dynamics:

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