What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator/ Project Manager position at Friedges Contracting Co. LLC?
Job Summary
Friedges Contracting and Excavating is looking to add an experienced Project Manager/Estimator to join our team in Lakeville, MN
We are looking for the right candidate that must have a minimum 3 years of experience as a Project Manager/Estimator and knowledge of Earthwork and Site Utilities. Pay depends on experience
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Actively seek and estimate local upcoming jobs
- Prepare budgets and create schedules for awarded projects and maintain these requirements throughout the entire job from start to finish.
- Communicate with the Superintendent or Foreman’s to ensure the project is executed in a timely manner while monitoring pipe and dirt production.
- Ensure weekly meetings for project reviews with team members.
- Contact subcontractors for bidding and ensure subcontractors can complete job schedules.
- Execute change orders in a timely manner to the project owner(s) and team members.
- Manage Client/Owner relationships and ensure that clients are satisfied.
- Approve subcontractor(s) and material invoices to ensure payment is made in a timely manner.
- Communicate and monitor the accounts department to ensure owner payments are being received, subcontractors are being paid on time and lien waivers are collected upon payment.
Qualifications:
- 3 or more years of experience as a Project Manager or Estimator and experience with water, sewer and street construction or excavating
- Technical writing, organization skills and interpersonal communication skills is a must
- Strong Estimating skills are preferred
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Software: Excel, Word and Outlook
- Heavy Bid or AGTEK software program knowledge is a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Construction estimating: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Lakeville, MN 55044 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lakeville, MN 55044: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85,000