Estimator/Construction Project Manager (On-Site)

Ozark Striping, a Frontline Road Safety Group company, has a very clear mission: We want to provide the safest and most reliable pavement marking services on every job, every day. Ozark Striping has crews that have worked together for months/years. Those bonds and connections drive our employees to deliver our mission: Continue to be the undisputed North American leader in the Pavement Marking industry. In our time of growth, we are seeking dedicated and talented individuals to add to our team.

We are seeking a highly skilled, energetic and dynamic Estimator/Construction Project Manager. This is an on-site position (not remote).

JOB SUMMARY:

The Estimator/Project Manager directs daily activities of various construction projects from start to finish. Responsibilities include scheduling field employees, sourcing materials, allocating equipment, working directly with prime/sub-contractors, communicating with various agency representatives (project engineers, project inspectors, etc.), reading/understanding construction plans and specifications, and promoting a safe working environment for field personnel. Successful Project Managers exemplify organizational and time-management skills while complying to the organizational mission of Safety, Quality, Production.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determine needed resources (labor, equipment, materials, etc.) from start to finish with attention to budgets.
• Communicate daily with dispatch for most effective scheduling of labor, equipment & materials
• Allocate project responsibilities among field personnel
• Manage the project’s progress by communicating daily with field personnel
• Ensure adherence to all health/safety standards
• Inspect work in progress to ensure that work product conforms to plans & specifications
• Analyzes plan-sets, specifications, proposals, and other construction documents to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates for bidding construction projects
• Prepare preliminary pay estimates
• Detail itemized estimates based on final plans and specifications

EDUCATION:

• Vocational or apprenticeship training supplemented with 3-5 years of construction leadership experience, or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or combination of experience and education

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years’ experience with a significant General Contractor employer in the heavy construction industry. Applicants should have experience, in and an understanding of the estimating process on medium to large size projects. Road Construction estimating/project management exposure or experience is strongly preferred. It is also important to have some experience with public works projects involving prevailing wage work with city, county and State agencies.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to analyze and interpret construction plan-sets and specifications
• Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with OSHA standards
• Proficient MS Office
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• A team player with leadership abilities
• Proficient problem solver

Pay: depends on experience (DOE)

In recognition of your commitment to us, Ozark Striping offers the following:

SAFETY FIRST

• Work for an industry leader in pavement marking that puts the safety of their employees at the highest priority.

EVERY DAY IS DIFFERENT-WE OFFER VARIETY

• Our work will give you variety and you will do something different on an every-day basis. We promise you will not be bored!!

OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND CAREER PROGRESSION

• Most of our leadership has come from within, growing up in the business they manage.

LODGING AND PER-DIEM PROVIDED WHEN OUT OF TOWN

• Will be provided for out-of-town project work in addition to traditional pay.

COMPETITIVE PAY/BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Competitive pay and opportunities for overtime weekly. Excellent medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k) benefits including a company match