Project Manager​/Estimator

Since its inception, Midstate Companies has consistently evolved and expanded to become the industry leader in cutting edge pavement recycling. Starting out with a single dump truck, owner Tom Johnson formed Midstate Trucking in 1984. Tom's relentless work ethic and vision allowed him to expand the business into a fleet of various belly, end and dump trucks over the next few years.

An insatiable desire for growth resulted in Tom branching out into bituminous reclamation and the formation of Midstate Reclamation in the fall of 1991 with the purchase of Minnesota's first asphalt reclaimer. With Tom acting as the operator, mechanic and lowboy driver, the company's presence was quickly felt industry wide. Tom's passion and enthusiasm grew as he entered the market and the stage was set for bituminous milling services being added to Midstate's business arsenal.

Cold in-place recycling and soil stabilization services soon followed.

Never one to rest on his laurels, Tom quickly outgrew his building in Savage and was able to secure a location in Lakeville Minnesota for his corporate office and shop in the spring of 1998. Although local projects proved quite plentiful, Tom's omnidirectional vision led him toward the great west. Project opportunity combined with Tom's heightened determination, served as the catalyst which allowed Midstate to realize its full western potential.

Jobs were acquired and completed in Montana, Wyoming, Iowa and the Dakotas to name a few. In order to take full advantage of the projects in this region of the country, Tom established a regional office in Spearfish South Dakota in late 2001.

Today, Midstate Companies operates in 13 states offering a variety of trucking and reclamation services. Mid-State is extremely proud of its owner, team and market share. Midstate is constantly evolving and continues to set the standard in the industry!

• Accurate estimating of project assigned.
• Efficient coordination of field and office activities on assigned projects, including job scheduling activities.
• Company liaison with Owners, Prime Contractors Representatives and Engineers.
• The Project Manager/Estimator's function is essential to the successful operation of projects. He/she must have the following qualifications:
• A thorough knowledge and background in the construction industry.
• A thorough knowledge and background in estimating the type of jobs normally performed by the company. Currently company uses excel for estimating program which each Project Manager/Estimator needs to develop thorough knowledge and understanding of projects normally performed by the company.
• Ability to make accurate quantity surveys and to estimate the cost of materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor's work, ascertaining that all areas have been accounted for prior to submitting estimate for review.
• Maintain a high degree of integrity, loyalty and honesty; not divulge to outside parties information of a confidential nature pertaining to the company's operations or bids.
• The ability to get along with people and to communicate in a professional manner with Owners, Inspectors, Prime Contractors, and others having a direct interest in a project being constructed.
• Ability to effectively communicate and partner with Midstate trucking division to coordinate equipment mobilizations amidst a constantly changing schedule.
• Ability to carry out the duties described in the job description in an efficient manner.

Additional Requirements:

The Project Manager/Estimator's essential function is to estimate and manage the daily details of the project, including purchases, subcontracting, changes and coordination of office and field activities during the construction period. Specifically: