Project Manager/Estimator - Commercial

Beaver Constructors Inc. is looking for a goal-driven Commercial Project Manager/Estimator responsible for all aspects of planning and executing assigned projects. This position works closely with project superintendents, owners, engineers, and construction managers. The role advocates a teamwork approach and keeps the lines of communication open to ensure the best possible outcome for the customer. In addition, it supervises and trains project engineers and other project staff.

The Commercial Project Manager/Estimator creates clear and attainable project objectives while maintaining a focus on quality, cost, and schedule. They review drawings, specifications, and other construction documents to develop accurate and detailed estimates.

Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities

• Actively participates in ensuring job site safety according to Beaver safety policies
• Runs ‘Pre-Job’, ‘Mid-Job’, and ‘Post-Job’ meetings
• Communicates production goals clearly to field supervision
• Manages multiple projects at one time
• Develops and communicates project schedule and ensures accurate resource allocation
• Ensures that the activities of subcontractors and suppliers are monitored, completed appropriately, and are understood by job site Superintendents and Foremen
• Ensures that subcontracts and purchase orders are completed correctly with all pertinent information and submitted in a timely fashion
• Provides mentorship to subcontractors to meet project goals and requirements
• Communicates with owners and their representatives regarding budgets, schedules, and change management in a professional manner, ensuring a long-term relationship
• Leads project reviews and problem resolution with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Responds timely to customer's needs without compromising safety, quality, or reputation
• Coordinates project close-out and ensures completion of proper documentation
• Maintains project quality and conformance to drawings and specifications and performs detailed quantity takeoffs for projects
• Seeks to meet project DBE, MBE, and EEO requirements
• Informs customers of the Beaver Companies’ abilities and areas of expertise
• Maintains a vision of value engineering and actively pursues implementation within the project
• Proactively identifies potential challenges and implements solutions to avoid them
• Maintains full awareness of all current project conditions and issues, including union, environment, geotechnical, government regulations and permits, materials supply, subcontractors, and schedules
• Solicits and evaluates subcontractor and supplier quotes to ensure competitive pricing

Marketing & New Work Development Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains positive relationships both publicly and professionally in and outside of the workplace

Management & Development Responsibilities:

• Weighs-in on performance reviews for assigned personnel when necessary
• Oversees project execution from pre-construction through completion

Estimating & Bidding Responsibilities:

• Accurately and efficiently bids projects
• Develops pricing for RFPs, change orders, change authorizations, bulletins, etc.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of how each project was bid and communicates efficiently with project Superintendents
• Reviews plans, specs, and RFPs for projects
• Possesses the conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop an understanding of project requirements (Design/Build)
• Develops competitive bids, cost estimates, schedules, and value-engineering options
• Prepares and presents proposals to leadership and clients

Cost Management Responsibilities:

• Identifies and manages project scope changes
• Coordinates job set-up, cost codes, and reporting project costs
• Manages project payment applications
• Tracks quantities to update project revenues
• Directs pre-job planning, turnover, lessons learned, etc.
• Manages project claims and change orders
• Takes the lead to address and solve issues that impact safety, job costs, production, quality, and profitability
• Manages budgets, cost tracking, change orders, and billing
• Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company

Skills & Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of industry practices and the impacts of project activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong leadership skills and complex problem-solving skills as it relates to customers, equipment, personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, governmental agencies, etc.
• Competent use of MS Office and construction software skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Demonstrates respect for coworkers and customers
• Ability to:
• Perform estimating, detailed take-off, and scheduling functions for construction projects
• Coordinate with field supervisors, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Schedule and manage resources to keep projects on time
• Conduct jobsite visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, inspectors, and stakeholders
• Prepare close-out documentation and ensure project compliance

Travel

• Ability and willingness to travel overnight as required by project needs

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent required; equivalent field experience will be considered
• 5 years’ experience in the construction industry required
• Previous field experience preferred
• Previous experience in a supervisory role preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity

The Beaver Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.