Construction Estimator / Project Manager

We are seeking an Estimator/Project manager with proven experience in all aspects of commercial & industrial construction.

Estimator Construction Job Responsibilities:

• Preparing construction budgets; retrieving information from sub-contractors, identifying and projecting costs into phases or areas, in a time sensitive environment

• Obtaining bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials; identifying qualified subcontractors; negotiating price

• Works with Project Managers, Supervisors, and Accountants to accomplish goals.

• Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

• Work with management to improve project efficiencies

• Build and maintain good relationships with suppliers

• Communicate with customers, suppliers, and subtrades on estimate changes, distribute CO’s, and assign PO’s

• Coordinate meetings with Customers, Sales Staff, and Project Superintendents

• Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills

• Proven experience as estimator or similar position

• Familiarity with financial and project management principles

• In depth knowledge of research and data analysis methods and estimation formulas

• Provide consultation on planning (schedules, manpower needs etc.)

• Outstanding communication and negotiation abilities

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other technical drawings

• Ability to use scheduling software for preliminary and advanced project scheduling.