Drilled Foundations Project Manager and Estimator

Overview

Lead and estimate drilled pier, shaft, and caisson projects while building a new division and managing field crews.

Key Responsibilities

• site evaluation
• bid preparation
• project management
• team leadership
• sop development
• risk mitigation

Tasks

-Participate in pre-bid meetings and conduct site evaluations nationwide. -Collaborate with engineering, construction, and procurement teams to ensure successful project delivery. -Oversee all aspects of project management, including budgeting, scheduling, and field execution. -Hire, train, and lead a core field team (driller and 2–3 assistants) to support ongoing work. -Create and implement standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency, quality, and profitability. -Establish a self-performing drilled foundations capability within the client’s broader construction operations. -Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across all operations. -Lead the preparation of bids and estimates for drilled pier and caisson projects ranging from $250K to $3M. -Anticipate and mitigate project risks associated with variable soil conditions and complex subsurface environments. -Develop internal processes for cost estimation, site analysis, and project controls.

Requirements

• heavybid
• bluebeam
• civil engineering
• 5 years
• geotechnical
• leadership

What You Bring

Our client, a growing leader in infrastructure and energy construction, is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Estimator to establish and lead a new drilled foundations division. This role will focus on managing and estimating drilled pier, shaft, and caisson projects across diverse geotechnical environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset to build operational capabilities from the ground up. -Proficiency in estimating and takeoff software such as HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, or equivalent. -Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. -Confident communicator capable of navigating challenging conversations. -Minimum of 5 years of experience estimating and managing drilled pier, shaft, and caisson projects. -Analytical, detail-oriented, and forward-thinking. -Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to establish and scale a new operational unit. -Experience with substation or transmission line foundations (2–12 ft diameter shafts up to 50 ft deep). -Strong background in geotechnical and foundation construction with field experience in variable soil conditions. -Proven track record of successfully managing budgets, timelines, and client relationships. -Proactive problem-solver with strong time management and organizational skills. -Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to direct field crews and coordinate project planning. -Familiarity with self-perform construction strategies and subcontractor management. -Knowledge of federal, state, and municipal construction regulations.

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Benefits

This is a full-time, onsite position with relocation support available. Approximately 20% travel for site visits and pre-bid meetings is expected.

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