Small Projects/Estimator

The Small Projects/Estimator is responsible for the preparation of cost estimates, managing small construction projects from inception through completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong project management skills, a thorough understanding of construction processes, and excellent communication abilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

• Prepares bids or budget estimates for projects including estimates for self-performed work.  
• Provides project management of assigned construction projects
• Supports and assists the field superintendent to meet the project schedule and objectives.
• Supports and assists the field superintendent to meet the project schedule and objectives. 
• Projects financial job costs of assigned projects.
• Performs proper and timely buyout of project contracts.
• Prepares subcontracts and change orders.
• Performs proper review of subcontractor’s request for change orders.
• Prepares owner contracts and change orders.
• Supports field operations to control risk and ensure subcontractors, customers, their facilities/equipment, and the public remain safe.
• Collaborates with architect/engineer.
• Develops and maintains project schedules and sequencing of the contractual activities including monthly updates.  Includes major milestone activities on the project schedule.
• Reviews 3-week schedules with superintendent and coordinates with overall project schedule.
• Secures lead-time items and coordinate the timely receipt of submittals and shop drawings.
• Conducts proper and timely review of shop drawings.
• Generates and responds to RFIs and presents cost adjustments as well as documents and communicates resolutions.
• Represents Immel Construction and chairs progress meetings when required. 
• Coordinates meeting minutes, change order tracking log and shop drawing tracking log.
• Conducts site visits to confirm the contractual requirements of the project are met and that work is completed in conformance with the specifications. 
• Oversees coordination of the project close out requirements including punch lists, final payments, and submittal of operation and maintenance manuals and warranties. 
• Conducts Immel Punch list (pre-punch list prior to Architect inspection).
• Coordinates quality control guidelines and implements standard industry practices.
• Serves as the resource for researching technical questions. 
• Performs weekly labor productivity reporting with superintendent.
• Prepares monthly pay requests to owner/architect.
• Approves and submits monthly pay requests of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Partners with project coordinator to provide ongoing and accessible support.
• Perform jobsite PM inspection reports in Procore.
• Expedites warranty claims.   
• Assembles bid scopes for construction management and negotiated projects.
• Conducts constructability reviews of progress construction documents for construction management and negotiated projects.
• Performs work in client project software (Wrike, Lucernix, Evoco, and Pulse), including inputting and maintaining schedules, inputting of Procore Punchlist items into Wrike software, and updating issues and escalation communication in Wrike.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education

• Degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent relevant construction experience required.
• OSHA 10 certification strongly preferred, with attainment in first 12 months of employment required.

Experience/Knowledge

• Minimum 7 years of construction experience with a concentration in project management.
• Thorough knowledge of contract documents (Plans, Specifications, geotechnical analysis, etc.)
• Ability to read plans and specifications.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Familiarity with field practices, scheduling, codes, OSHA safety guidelines.
• Proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Project, Oracle Primavera p6, Outlook, Word and Excel is required. 

Other

• Performs all responsibilities under the intent and obligation to Immel’s Core Values of Safety, Craftsmanship, Integrity, Transparency, Community, and Reliability.
• Effective professional written and verbal communication skills across all levels.
• Prioritizes availability for other team members as needed.
• Organized, ability to prioritize, meets or exceeds established deadlines.
• Demonstrated client satisfaction.
• Financial acumen with a strong understanding of budgeting and generating profit.
• Proactive, reliable, self-motivated, and disciplined.
• Works independently and exercises sound judgment when making decisions.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to understand and navigate construction plans and documents.
• Works well in a fast-paced, demanding environment while maintaining composure and a positive attitude.
• Work will primarily be performed from the main office however, occasional travel to potential job sites and/or overnight stays will be required.   While offsite, you may be exposed to occasional loud noises.