Does anyone have experience with excavating contractor?

by a searcher from Gustavus Adolphus College

1 year ago

Reviewing deal.  Owner does all estimating. Four foreman (no superintendent) on total FTE’s team of 15. Union shop. 

Estimating seems like a learned skill not easily taken on.  Do superintendents do this or only manage project teams?   Are project managers utilized in this construction segment?

any insight is greatly appreciated.  

thanks
-J

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searcher from Clarkson University

Jared - it really depends on the size/complexity of the work the company does. Does the company bid to a GC or do they contract directly with the owner of the project? Supers can be very helpful with estimating - the problem is they're typically busy running the jobs already won. Feel free to reach out direct to discuss further.

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searcher from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

Estimating is definitely a key role - akin to sales role that you will need to figure out. As you grow PMs will need to be put in to manage multiple jobs.

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