The Senior Project Manager/Estimator oversees the estimating department and works with operations to provide technical expertise in all scopes of work needed to ensure jobs are measured, priced, and executed according to customer specs and within budget.
Job Responsibilities:
Monitors portals, publications, databases, and/or groups to select potential jobs for bidding.
Reviews prepared cost estimates and proposals.
Reviews take-offs, organizes bonds and permits, and communicates with subcontractors to determine the financial needs of completing a project.
Identifies, measures, and tracks labor, material, and time for job costing and actual vs estimate analysis.
Develops, maintains, and improves estimating process and AMI work methods.
Coordinates departmental efforts with other departments for continuous flow.
Recruits, trains, retains, and manages estimating departments, including conducting monthly direct report meetings to ensure the team is focused on safety, quality, and productivity.
Coordinates with the client on all changes in scope, questions, addendums, or clarifications regarding the work during the bidding process.
Develops and maintains relationships with customers to stimulate repeat and/or referral business.
Acts as a resource to operations during the award/start-up phase to clarify any issues regarding what was considered in the estimate, such as materials and methods of construction.
Serves on the management team and communicates concerns/issues/suggestions related to safety, personnel, culture, behavior, etc.
Creates and monitors progress of job measurements, takeoffs, customer proposals, and work orders.
Strives for continuous improvement by participating in training and educational events or courses relevant to the position, career path, or industry.
Skills Needed:
Two (2) to three (3) years of proven construction estimating experience; Civil Engineering or Construction Management is a plus.
Experience with Agtek and Bluebeam is required. Building Connected, HeavyBid, Construct Connect, Procore is preferred.
Comfortability leading a diverse team toward a common goal including supporting, motivating, and disciplining subordinates.
Ability to read civil plans and develop cost estimates.
Detail oriented with ability to pick out details within huge plans.
Process driven with ability to pivot and adapt to each project/issue/challenge.
Concrete, asphalt, base stone, or excavation experience is a plus.
Independent and innovative decision maker.
Strong analytical ability, quantitative and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
High energy, results oriented, team mentality with a strong desire to win.
Ability to independently manage own work and that of the team, and ask questions until resolution is achieved.