Position Overview
This is a skilled position as an experienced Estimator / Project Manager involving the preparation of quantity estimates using material, labor and overhead costs and management of projects that are awarded to the company.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
- Be able to bid and manage multiple jobs concurrently.
- Must have experience with estimating, pricing, crew production and scheduling.
- Visit project sites weekly to monitor progress, update schedules and review cost with Project Superintendent.
- Manage profit / loss of projects through weekly cost reviews.
- Management of awarded projects including but not limited to : see that all safety practices are followed throughout construction, create and update project schedules, review of job cost costs, work with field personnel to build project, manage / price change orders and oversight of subcontractor and vendors.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
Education / Experience
Five years construction estimating experience is preferred; or an equivalent of education and experience will be acceptedWork Requirements
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.Ability to write correspondence.Ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. .Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to compute, rate, ration, percent, land to draw and interpret bar graphs.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructionsTo perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Database software.Key Competencies
Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.Planning / Organizing - Uses time efficiently.Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.Attendance / Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performanceAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructionsPhysical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment.The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.The employee must occasionally lift and / or move anywhere up to 50 lbs.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and / or heat.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
