Project Manager Estimator - Mechanical Piping & Insulation

Baton Rouge, LA: Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a Project Manager / Estimator for an industrial services firm in the Baton Rouge area. This role will oversee project planning, coordination, and execution, aligning with customer specifications, project requirements, timelines, and scope. Their responsibilities encompass quantitative take-off tasks, understanding specifications, obtaining material prices, estimating costs, handling proposal work, and nurturing customer relationships. Additionally, they will adeptly track and communicate project updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, or project team members.

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for complying with all local, state, and federal laws and statutes regarding taxes, labor laws, OSHA, MSHA, and government department regulations.
• Recommend supervision changes to the Construction Manager and Project Manager when and where necessary.
• Provide feedback to the project staff regarding their expectations and performance.
• Ensure the ethical and prudent operations of the project for the Company.
• Identify safety problems on the job and stop work if the problem cannot be resolved without risk of injury.
• Assist in managing start of work for subcontractors and help monitor their performance.
• Conduct meetings with the other PM’s and site management team to keep them informed on those matters that affect the successful performance of the jobs.
• Develop meaningful relationships with Internal & External customers.
• Oversee the execution of industrial paint coatings to ensure adherence to specifications and quality standards.
• Build, plan, manage and report project controls as required for each project. Including but not limited to writing reports, monitor budgeted project expenditures, monitor cash flow of the project, report tracking and updating project progress, prepare financial reports for reporting to management.

What We’d Like You to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related degree; or at least 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or has the equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• Experience with estimating software programs such as Comput-Ability or (MIKE)-Mechanical Insulation Key Estimator preferred
• Experience with Microsoft office products such as PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook are required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly verbally and in writing.

Physical Requirements:

• Walk (move, Traverse) Frequently
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect position) Frequently
• Climb (stairs, ladders) or balance (ascend/descend, work atop, traverse) Frequently
• Talk/hear (communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, exchange information) Constantly
• See (detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, asses) Constantly
• Reaching: Often

Work Environment:

• This position is primarily office-based and most work is done in an office environment.
• Occasionally this position may require site visits to active construction sites.
• On a construction site, the employee may be required to climb ladders and walk in areas under construction.
• While on construction sites, the employee must wear proper protective equipment such as a hard hat, eye and hearing protection, high visibility vest, etc.
• The employee must be familiar with all company safety equipment and is required to follow company safety procedures, prior to entering the construction site.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

FTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.