Job Title:
Project Manager/Estimator
Job Description:
We seek an experienced Project Manager/Estimator to lead our estimating and project management teams.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of construction principles, building codes, and project management best practices.
They will be responsible for completing detailed estimates, preparing proposals, and participating in pre- and post-job reviews.
A strong leader with excellent communication and organizational skills, they will collaborate with engineers, architects, clients, contractors, and sales teams on estimates and bids.
They will analyze and adjust estimates considering costs like materials, labor, and production time, and maintain records of estimated and actual costs.
Additionally, they will perform field take-offs and evaluations for estimate preparation, solicit bids from vendors and subcontractors, and review proposals, specifications, and drawings to define scope of work.
With a keen eye for detail, they will oversee construction projects from start to finish, interview and evaluate potential employees and subcontractors, establish communication schedules to update stakeholders on project progress, generate profit projections, estimate costs, and schedule deliverables.
Ensuring compliance with building and safety regulations, they will review work quality regularly to meet standards.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or equivalent work experience.
* Minimum of 3+ years in estimating or project management within drywall, acoustical, or metal framing trades.
* PMP certification is a plus.
* High School Diploma or equivalent.
* Professional/Industry references.
Skills and Abilities:
* Deep knowledge of construction, building codes, blueprints, permits, and project management principles.
* Experience with construction or project management software.
* Strong communication, leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication.
* Interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
* Attention to detail and organizational skills.
* Ability to read drawings and specifications.
* Mathematical and analytical skills.
Benefits:
* Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental)
* Retirement Plan (401k) with matching
* Voluntary Insurance (Vision, Life, AD&D)
* Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holidays)
* Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
* Employee Stock Ownership Plan