Project Manager/Estimator

Compensation Range

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Able to perform all Project Manager and Estimator responsibilities related to a designated specialty scope of work
• Meet and maintain bidding and work schedules for specialty area
• Develop and maintain good relationships with all Business Partners
• Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict related to specialty scope of work
• Assist with business development and participate in job interviews
• Effectively estimate and complete specialty project scope with full or enhanced fee
• Specialty Scope - Estimating
• Review plans, requirements and specifications for specialty project scope
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs, labor, materials and construction equipment costs, and produce conceptual estimate for designated scope of work
• Coordinate subcontractor solicitations, job walks, manage final subcontractor bid list and communications
• Manage specialty scope bid compilation on bid day, compare competitive trade bids
• Perform post-bid buyout for project scope of work
• Specialty Scope – Project Management
• Establish budget, contract price and contract review (GMP/Lump Sum/Unit Price) for project scope
• Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontract bid packages and material purchases
• Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery for project scope
• Keep project scope on schedule and aligned with the overall master schedule
• Work with Superintendent to develop safety plans and implement safety procedures related to project scope
• Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms
• Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management
• Organize meetings for management and subcontractors as required by project scope
• Supervise documentation of all significant project events, e.g., accidents, delays, Change Orders
• Direct project scope preconstruction services and activities
• Maintain quality control (integrity and excellence of completed project scope)
• Complete all project scope close-out procedures
• Conduct warranty follow-up (1-year warranty walks) as required
• Supervise and train staff members (if applicable)
• Other responsibilities as assigned

MINIMUM SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree or equivalent experience
• Field construction management and estimating experience (5-8 years, including supervisory skills)
• Shotcrete and/or cast in place experience 3-5 years
• Leadership ability
• Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
• Organizational and communication skills
• Drafting and computer skills
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
• Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating)
• Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings
• Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations
• Working knowledge of construction costs and principles in the specific region/area of employment
• Estimating experience (quantity takeoffs, purchasing accounting; engineering design knowledge and project management experience desirable)