Job Description
Position Description
The Project Manager/Estimator will lead various aspects of project management, including contract negotiations, subcontractor coordination, safety oversight, budget tracking, and schedule management. Additionally, the individual will play a key role in maintaining client relations, identifying new business opportunities, and implementing process improvements to sustain competitiveness in the market. This position requires strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, as well as a thorough understanding of construction processes and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Project Support
- Lead all contract negotiations and the identification and negotiation of change orders.
- Develop, prepare and manage all submittals and required project documentation.
- Coordinate self-performed and subcontracted work activities with onsite Superintendent.
- Spearhead site health and safety on projects with the support of the safety team.
- Perform weekly safety audits.
- Manage the critical path schedule CPM daily.
- Oversee the company’s site personnel.
- Oversee the procurement and acquisition of materials, ensuring quality control of deliverables to projects.
- Maintain live tracking, forecasting, and reporting of job costs.
Prepare and update project schedules:
- Lead all finances and schedule meetings throughout the duration of projects within the scope of supervision.
- Code and track receipts for daily job expenses.
- Generate bi-monthly cost-to-complete reports (every two weeks).
- Conduct internal financial and progress reviews of budget and schedule.
- Provide oversight of purchases and approvals.
Opportunities/Business Development
- Develop and implement process improvements to maintain a competitive edge in the market.
- Stay engaged with client relations and development.
- Responsible for identifying opportunities on bid sites and via relationship leads.
- Sign up and attend on-site visits.
- Prepare bid/no bid recommendations for management's final review and decision-making.
Estimates and Proposals
- Prepare, manage, and engage in bid reviews as an active participant.
- Review plans and specifications to complete comprehensive quantity take-offs.
- Identify associated costs, such as labor, materials, subcontractors, and equipment.
- Collaborate with Operations Managers to acquire estimates for durations, crew sizes, and equipment requirements.
- Identify and communicate project-specific risks effectively.
- Determine suitable means and methods for project execution.
Transitioning Successful Bids to Active Job Status
- Review all contracts as assigned.
- Collaborate with the legal team to navigate the contracting process.
- Negotiate and finalize subcontracts as necessary for all projects under consideration as assigned.
- Facilitate the transition of estimates into project budgets.
- Develop the Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule.
- Lead the submittal process and the documentation reporting required by the owner, various authorities, including but not limited to USCG, DOE, EPA, and other relevant state and local agencies.
Qualifications / Experience
- Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
- Valid Auto insurance.
- Experience with estimating software.
- Experience with HCSS.
- Experience with OCS P6 / Primavera P6
- Experience in construction estimating and bidding.
- Working knowledge of standard construction practices and regulations/laws.
- Ability to engage in all stages of the estimating and bidding process.
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of management, clients, and government officials.
- Proficient in verbal, written, and electronic communications.
- Proficient computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience in computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting. (preferred)
- 5-15 years of estimating Small Heavy Civil Construction Projects. (preferred)
- 2-15 years in remote construction projects (required)
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent. (required)
- 4-year degree (preferred)
- 5-15 years total experience in management of construction projects.
Physical / Mental Requirements
- Perform work in office and in field settings.
- Flexibility to work any day of the week, both night and day. (as needed)
- Willingness to travel to project sites and work approximately 60 days at a time.
- Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and a background check.
- Physical ability to lift, push, and pull up to 70lbs occasionally up to 12 times per shift.
- Endurance for standing, sitting, walking, pushing, pulling, squatting, crouching, bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, repetitive reaching, and repetitive hand use for up to 12 hours per day in all weather conditions (Sun, Rain, Sleet, and Snow).
Work Location
- Charleston, SC with travel throughout the Southeast Region
Compensation and Benefits
- Actual base compensation offered will be determined based on multiple factors, including relevant skills and experience.
Full-time employees will be offered benefits including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, For subcontractor, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift,