Assistant Estimator/Project Manager

Merut Construction is a woman-owned WBENC-certified civil contractor, providing hydro-vac & air-knife excavation, foundation work, rebar installation, drilling of piers, E&S controls, site restoration, and mechanical excavation services to the Utility market. At Merut, we bring years of construction management and field experience together along with being a signatory union contractor, to provide top quality workmanship for our customers. Every project is handled with the same importance and detail, no matter the size. Our professionals strive to exceed expectations and customer satisfaction so that we can create continued partnerships for our future.

At Merut Construction, we are committed to our customers and the health and safety of our workers and environment. Our goals are simple yet crucial; Perform high-quality contracting services with safety, integrity, and reliability at a fair price. Our safety programs include OSHA 30 and Operator Qualification training for field workers in conjunction with our union partners. We are also a proud member of the ISNetworld database ensuring our clients that we meet the most current levels of safety regulation and compliance. In addition, we believe in a drug- and alcohol-free environment, to achieve this we perform D.O.T. pre-employment screening and random compliance drug and alcohol testing. Our Management, Supervisors, and field crew pride ourselves in our professionalism, work ethic, flexibility, efficiency, and most importantly, our quality of work. Rest assured; every project we embark upon is executed with the utmost standards of quality from start to finish.

We are looking for an Assistant Estimator/Project Manager to join our team in Eastern, Pa.

General Summary:

Assistant Estimators/Project Managers are responsible for assisting in evaluating all aspects of bids to develop comprehensive and competitive proposals. They are accountable for assisting in the take-off of each project’s budget, oversight, and schedule. They assist in analyzing each project’s overall technical requirements, including drawings and specifications, factoring in contractual, safety, environmental, and quality requirements to estimate the cost of labor and material and the schedule to complete the project.

For the creation of thorough proposals and bids, they must be able to learn how to integrate geographic locations, scheduling, union/wage requirements, the scope of the work required, customer and bond requirements, special requirements, contracts, and budgeting. They assist in identifying the unique risks and specific project challenges related to geographic regions, manpower concerns, and labor agreements.

They work with all departments, when necessary, especially with senior management, to produce the required bid documents. They are responsible for assisting Estimators with the overall coordination and successful completion of projects from start to finish—within budget, on schedule, and meeting all technical and contractual requirements. An emphasis is placed on producing high quality products while prioritizing safety.

They work closely with Estimators to meet customers’ expectations and to ensure overall success. They must understand the level of quality and performance that leads to customer satisfaction and future opportunities. They are encouraged to utilize creativity and accept ownership for their accomplishments.

General Responsibilities:

• Abide by Company policies and procedures as set forth in Company handbooks.
• Comply with all rules, guidelines, and policies of our customers and the government.
• Observe and maintain a consistent work schedule and comes to work fit for duty.
• Embrace and promote a safe, positive work culture with a strong focus on process improvement, quality, and safety.
• Display a sincere, professional attitude and receive and implement constructive criticism.
• Work in harmony with and treat others with respect.
• Complete specific job tasks and provide any required documentation.
• Actively attend and participate in Company meetings and functions.
• Obtain and maintain all necessary requirements of the position.
• Voluntarily and immediately report Human Resources, safety, environmental, or any other issues or incidents.
• Complete other tasks, within scope of reason, not listed in the job description.
• Follow electronic and paper document management procedures.
• Attend professional seminars and perform industry research to promote professional development.
• Coordinate with management to ensure successful project completion.
• Perform incident investigations to determine root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent future incidents.

Prerequisites:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering preferred.
• one year of civil or concrete construction experience preferred.
• one year of estimating experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Must be comfortable talking with managers and customers on the phone.
• Microsoft Office and Bluebeam Software experience required.

Benefits:

Full Time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including: 401(k), Dental insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Vision Insurance.

Merut Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer