Senior Project Manager/Estimator - Road Construction
Alexandria, MNFull-time$110–150K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
The Senior Project Manager/Estimator leads road construction projects from bidding through completion, overseeing estimates, budgets, teams, schedules, subcontractors, and project delivery. The role manages multiple projects, monitors costs and change orders, and serves as the primary contact for owners, engineers, and inspectors. It requires a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience, and at least five years in heavy civil or road construction.
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Job Duties
As a Senior Project Manager/Estimator you will lead and oversee road construction projects from initial bid to final completion. This role is responsible for estimating project costs, managing budgets, leading project teams, and ensuring work is completed on time, within scope, and in accordance with all safety and quality standards.
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Prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates and bids for road construction projects, including grading, paving, utilities, and other civil infrastructure.
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Review and interpret project plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
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Lead and manage multiple construction projects simultaneously from pre-construction through closeout.
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Develop project schedules, budgets, and work plans in coordination with field staff and subcontractors.
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Manage subcontractor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee subcontractor performance.
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Monitor job costs, prepare change orders, and ensure profitability targets are met.
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Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
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Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, engineers, and inspectors.
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Mentor junior staff and support continuous improvement efforts.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum Experience Required
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Minimum 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in heavy civil or road construction.
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Proven track record of successful project delivery and cost control.
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Proficiency in estimating software (such as HCSS, Bid2Win, or similar), project management tools, and Microsoft Suite.
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Strong knowledge of DOT standards, specifications, and local regulations.
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Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
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Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites as needed.
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
2
Public Transportation Accessible
No
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
No
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$110,000.00 - $150,000.00 / Annually
Additional Compensation
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Performance-based bonus structure
Postal Code
56308
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
97135
Job Benefits
Company vehicle
Health, dental, and vision insurance
HSA with employee contribution
401(k) with employer match and profit sharing
Company paid basic life insurance
Paid time off and holidays
How this job compares
Set against the 23,467 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$110–150K/yr
- Minnesota median$102–159K/yr467 salary ranges
- US median$110–179K/yr14,758 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $130K, is close to the Minnesota median midpoint ($131K) — in the middle half of Project Manager salary ranges in Minnesota.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 574 open Project Manager jobs in Minnesota and 23,467 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (20,330 postings).
- Education
- 12,998 of the 23,467 open Project Manager jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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