Civil PM/Estimator

Central Plumbing, Heating, Excavation is seeking an experienced Project Manager/Estimator for our Civil department. The position will be based out of Great Falls.

Project Management:

• Contract review regarding price and scope of work.
• Writing contracts to sub-contractors.
• Material purchasing.
• Material tracking.
• Submittals.
• Pre-planning project (project manual, pre-construction meetings, foreman’s manuals, buy-out of equipment and materials, permits).
• Scheduling: Projects (establish and monitor job site priorities), Manpower, Material delivery, Sub-contractors.
• Project billing.
• Construction contract/subcontract interpretation.
• Contract drawings and specification interpretation.

• Change order negotiation.

• Warranty interpretation and scheduling.
• Project close-out coordination.
• Communication with the general’s project manager or the projects owner/owner’s rep, if applicable.
• Communication with the project engineer.
• Operation and maintenance manuals.
• Time entry review edits as needed and approval.
• Administer labor management policy.
• Monthly update of Man-hours report.
• Monitor job site equipment rent.
• Customer service and development.
• Maintain and develop relationships with customers (owners, general contractors, architects and engineers).

• Administer company policies.

  Estimator Duties:

• Using your skills as an Estimator as directed and scheduled by management, in collaboration with design/build team to produce accurate budgets based on written narratives.
• Become familiar with our current estimating software
• Requesting vendor and subcontractor participation on projects estimated, in accordance with any company policies or if specifically directed by management.
• Manage and track win/loss rates of bids submitted
• Input accounting data required for setting up project estimates for job tracking cost codes, performance and accounting needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 5-10 years of experience in civil project management or in a management role of a relevant trade

• Ability to review and monitor job cost and labor management

• 1-2 years of experience in estimating

• Technical skills and ability to quickly learn new software, including accounting programs

• Administrative skills and ability to identify business concerns and develop appropriate responses, actions and strategies to address each situation for the success of the company.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ethical and professional interaction with customers and all employees regardless of position

• Effective verbal and written communication skills in building relationships and negotiating

• Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize, delegate and meet deadlines while working independently or as part of a team

• Goal oriented and results driven

• Ability to perform job duties in a safe manner

• Ability to review and monitor job cost and labor management

WORK HOURS:

• Work hours will be from 7:00AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday and 7:00AM to 12:00PM Fridays and dependent on project demands. As needed for emergency response on projects.