Project Manager | Estimator

The Estimator | Project Manager will create hard bids based on complete construction documents and conceptual estimates from preliminary or schematic plans. The Estimator | Project Manager will also lead, direct, and coordinate the day-to-day management of multiple projects in the Columbus and Central Ohio area. 

Essential Job Duties:

• Reviews and fully understands bid requirements and design plans
• Analyzes construction documents, visits job sites, as required to compile a       comprehensive bid / estimate.
• Investigates conditions at the jobsite prior to bid to understand and evaluated site accessibility, surface and underground conditions and any condition that would affect construction methods and costs.
• Selects team members (subcontractors) who meet the requirements of the specific project.
• Clearly conveys schedule and scope of work to each bidding subcontractor.
• Obtains bids from the selected subcontractors for completion of bid.
• Qualify all sub-contractor bids received to ensure that there are no gaps in the scope of work
• Submits complete and comprehensive bids by deadlines.
• Reviews and maintains control over project budget.
• Maintain communication with subcontractors and Superintendent to ensure project is following the schedule previously set and discussed.
• Reviews drawings with Project Management team and addresses any points of concern at time of bid and during construction process.
• Coordination and acquisition of building materials as needed.
• Review and processing of shop drawings.
• Creates and submits addenda and other bid information to subcontractors.
• Establish and maintain relationships with architects, owners, property  managers, and brokers.
• Actively seeks out competitive pricing from subcontractors and continually works to identify new qualified subcontractors.
• Consistently follows up on submitted bids and budgets with architect and/or customer.
• Responsible for rough cost calculations to determine how much it will cost to complete a project or provide products and services to our clients.
• Understands and administers company’s contract and subcontract agreements.
• Establishes, updates, and communicates master project schedule and manage its implementation.
• Manages project site superintendents on your projects.
• Ensures that projects are being built to code and all required inspections are taking place in a timely manner.
• Drives competencies to team on requirements for insurance, labor relations, and employee relations.
• Manages multiple projects ranging from $5K to $500K in value.
• Works with Accounting team to initiate pay application process and follow up to ensure payment.
• Ensures strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements throughout the project.
• Keeps management informed on progress of project and budget through regularly scheduled meetings.
• Other duties as assigned to aid in the successful and profitable operation of the organization.

 Skills, Education and Experience: 

• Highly motivated, self-starter, detail-oriented individual with excellent communication, leadership, management, and sales skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Architecture, Engineering or Project Management and at least 5+ years of experience working primarily as an Estimator in commercial construction.
• Commercial interior construction experience is a must requirement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedule, budget, people, and quality of work at multiple projects/sites.
• Strong computer and construction software systems experience required. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strategic Negotiator.
• Strong organizational and communication skills (written and oral).
• Belief and demonstration of company core values of Service, Expertise, Community and Fun.
• Has knowledgeable use of work-related equipment and materials.
• Self-motivated with exhibited sense of urgency in all service-related activities.
• Ability to demonstrate success working in a fast-paced, highly competitive, deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to all clients.