We are looking for an estimator/project manager.
Job Description: An advanced understanding and ability to develop estimates and bids for residential and commercial construction projects. Excellent ability to read plans and specifications. Manage bids and proposal in a timely manner. Manage project progress, change orders, plan changes and communicate the job scope clearly with Operations mangers. Ensure all bids are set-up and managed in Sage.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES – INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO
- Advanced ability to analyze drawings and specifications
- Ability to review and manage prepared take-offs, ensuring all estimated bid cost are correct
- Ability to estimate multiple projects
- Ensure our existing clients feel they are being taken care of, that they have a trade partner
- Effectively network with prospective clients and existing clients to ensure the client base of the company is strong and has the work needed to achieve our yearly goals
- Build budgets for new projects and existing project modifications as needed
- Scheduling for estimates
- Follow up on estimates with clients
- Ability to budget project off limited information for prelim evaluation estimates for our clients
- Have an understanding of our market, competition, and new emerging areas of work in town
- Keep up relations with our vendors and suppliers to ensure the best pricing and to gain insight into the changes that come to material pricing and increases.
- Work hand in hand with Operations Managers on current projects as needed
- Keep up on changes codes and laws with respect to our business
- Keep track of escalation factors in regards to the materials required for our business
- Experienced knowledge of Sage software
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in a construction management or related field (preferred)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as an estimator
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the field
- Experience with budgets, scheduling, and accounting
- Five years of software experience in, MS Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, Sage, CAD, Carlson, Agtek, Onsite Takeoff or PlanSwift
- Excellent knowledge of Earthwork, Fine Grading and Underground Utilities processes
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Graduate from recognized engineering, architectural or construction management
- Exceptional communication skills
- Experience with estimating software and spreadsheets
- Good negotiation and communication skills
- Good decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment