Project Estimator/Manager

Position Summary

The Project Estimator/Manager is responsible for managing commercial construction project(s). This take-charge leader has a strong customer focus, a sense of urgency, a concern and respect for safety, and the desire to achieve quality in the final product.

Essential Functions

Estimates, Leads and Manages Commercial Projects

• Responsible for the pursuit, planning, bidding, and successful execution of commercial construction projects.
• Ensures projects meet a high standard for safety, quality, schedule and client satisfaction.
• Leads the bidding process ensuring accurate bids are turned in on time.
• Communicates effectively with clients, engineers, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Responsible for building and updating detailed and accurate CPM schedules and communicating the overall project plan to the project team and other stakeholders.
• Responsible for the financial success of projects including tracking and reporting on progress, cost control, change order management and providing monthly projections and project status reports including managing and projecting project labor.
• Ensures the timely procurement of project materials including buy-out, contracting, submittal and shop drawing review and coordination of deliveries.
• Demonstrates a dedication to clients through quality services, building long term relationships, and ensuring projects exceed expectations.

Exemplifies the Dawson Culture

• Ensures safety is an everyday topic and supersedes all other factors to prevent accidents and create a safe working environment for everyone.
• Develops industry relationships fairly and honestly to ensure everyone wins.
• Leads by example and personifies Dawson’s Traits of a Successful Leader in all aspects of this position.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of the construction industry, specifically commercial general contracting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on customer service. Ability to speak clearly and articulate using proper grammar.
• Ability to maintain a good attendance record.
• Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel and Word).
• Skilled working in scheduling (Phoenix) and PDF mark-up (BlueBeam) software.
• Experienced estimator with the ability to use Heavy bid software.
• Ability to work effectively in ERP system software (Viewpoint).
• Language, mathematical, and reasoning abilities.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• 5 years of project management experience on commercial construction projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $115,000 - $140,000