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Job Title: Marine Construction Project Manager / Estimator

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Marine Construction Project Manager / Estimator to join our team. This role involves leading contract negotiations, managing project documentation, coordinating work activities, overseeing procurement, identifying business opportunities, preparing estimates and proposals, and transitioning successful bids to active projects.

Responsibilities

+ Lead all contract negotiations and the identification and negotiation of change orders.

+ Develop, prepare, and manage all submittals and required project documentation.

+ Coordinate self-performed and subcontracted work activities with onsite Superintendent.

+ Oversee the procurement and acquisition of materials, ensuring quality control of deliverables to projects.

+ Develop and implement process improvements to maintain a competitive edge in client relations and development.

+ Identify opportunities on bid sites and via relationship leads.

+ Sign up and attend on-site visits.

+ Prepare bid/no bid recommendations for management's final review and decision-making.

+ Prepare, manage, and engage in bid reviews as an active participant.

+ Review plans and specifications to complete comprehensive quantity take-offs.

+ Identify associated costs, such as labor, materials, subcontractors, and equipment.

+ Collaborate with Operations Managers to acquire estimates for durations, crew sizes, and equipment requirements.

+ Identify and communicate project-specific risks and suitable means and methods for project execution.

+ Review all contracts as assigned.

+ Negotiate and finalize subcontracts as necessary for all projects under consideration.

+ Facilitate the transition of estimates into project budgets.

+ Lead the submittal process and the documentation reporting required for projects.

Essential Skills

+ Construction management

+ Project management

+ Construction estimating

+ Estimating software

+ Blueprint reading

+ Bid evaluation

+ Heavy Civil Construction

+ 5+ years experience estimating small heavy civil construction projects (100k+ value)

+ Proficiency in preparing, managing, and engaging in bid overviews

+ Proficiency in reviewing plans and specifications to complete comprehensive quantity take-offs

+ Marine Construction

+ CAD Drafting

+ CAD Design

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record

+ Experience with estimating software

+ Experience in construction estimating and bidding

+ Working knowledge of standard construction practices and regulations/laws

+ Ability to engage in all stages of the estimating and bidding process

+ Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of management, clients, and government officials

+ Proficient in verbal, written, and electronic communications

+ Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite

+ Experience in computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting (Preferred)

+ 5-15 years in Marine Construction (Preferred)

+ 5-15 years of estimating Small Heavy Civil Construction Projects (Preferred)

Work Environment

Enjoy working in a small, family-knit team with remote and schedule flexibility.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• 401(k)/Roth

• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

.Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $160000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Spokane,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.