Project Manager/ Estimator

Description

• Bachelor's degree (BS) or equivalent from an accredited college or three years related experience and/or training.
• Computer literate and capable of producing/generating many different types of documentation including but not limited to takeoffs, estimates, roof drawings, roof specifications, proposals, schedules, shop drawings, submittals, status reports, sales letters, proposals, purchase orders, and contracts.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and be able to accurately convey thoughts and ideas in one on one and group settings.
• Strong mathematical skills, strong problem solving, and willingness to adjust to outside influences.
• Familiarity with profit and loss statements and cost to completion projections.
• Effectively manage personal time without direct oversight or supervision. Self-starter with ability to work under time constraints and deadlines.
• Ability to learn construction safety best practices and OSHA compliance

• Generate estimates from blueprint drawings, specifications, field notes, field drawings, and, actual field inspections.
• Field inspect, measure, photograph, sketch, and otherwise gather all necessary information required to provide pricing as required by the customer.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and sales meetings as required
• Submit proposals to customers including owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, and property managers.
• Follow up on sales leads and make sales calls
• Manage projects from multiple phases from estimation, contract award, project start, and project completion.
• Handle day-to-day duties from coordinating multiple project bid deadlines while simultaneously handling project management duties.

• Perform essential project start up meetings with Unit President, Production Manager, and Foreman.
• Generate project budgets, submittals, equipment requirements, write purchase orders, materials lists, assess manpower requirements, lodging, transportation, and safety issues.
• Review project specifications and drawings to ensure that all requirements are met and addressed.
• Conduct pre-job safety analysis of each project. Including site assessment and record of existing conditions of the facility grounds, building, roof equipment, and roof areas.
• Attend all required meetings per the job requirements.
• Monitor job costs against original estimates, budgets, and change orders.
• Price, track, and monitor any changes in the work, change order pricing, and change order approvals.
• Write purchase orders and subcontracts.
• Review contracts or signed agreements. Forward all contracts for management review and or legal review.
• Manage all project billings, collections, lien releases, and final billings.
• Manage project closeouts and ensure warranty documents are requested and received.
• Assist accounting with monthly job cost adjustments and revenue forecasting.
• Conduct a post-mortem meeting to discuss all aspects of the project along with areas of excellence and areas of needed improvement.

• Walking, turning, stooping, and reaching for and carrying materials. Stepping over and around obstacles, climbing and carrying ladders, and climbing scaffolding.
• Ability to lift ladders, tools, and other items as required to perform the job.
• Must hear well enough to understand oral directions.
• Must see to read forms, labels, directions, prints, and specifications.
• Must have a valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record.
• Work may require some weekend and evening work.
• Work may also require some travel and overnight travel.