Project Manager/Estimator I

Job Summary

The Estimator-Project Manager will be responsible for learning the project delivery, partnering side-by-side to deliver projects on time, under budget and in line with the General Contractor. He or she will assist with successfully managing awarded projects and serving as a focal point for communication with field leaders and the customer.

Job Responsibilities

Business Development

• Invests time learning the industry and who the players are, including customers and competitors.
• Builds rapport quickly with new contacts and begins building credibility and a network of customer contacts.
• Participates in customer meetings may be alongside a more senior MAREK representative.

Cost Estimating

• Learns estimating tools, technology and approach as it related to estimating and pricing change orders.
• Estimates and provides pricing for work orders and change orders.
• Develops base foundation of product knowledge, market structure and conditions, and drawings and specifications as they related to estimating and pricing changes, etc.

Project Management

• Partners with field leaders and customers to assist in planning pre-job, including identifying and resolving potential scope, schedule, sequence, contract, budget, safety, material staging or manpower.
• Proactively asks questions when he or she does not understand construction documents.
• Develops a fair and achievable budget for labor, material and equipment, and provides the budget in a timely manner.
• Submits RFIs, prices work order or change orders, and creates submittals.
• Solicits competitive proposals and buyout of materials, vendors and subcontractors.
• Engages in regularly scheduled production look-ahead meetings.
• Ensure timely billing and collections.
• Is regularly present on the job to support field team and effectively navigate safety, cost, and quality issues
• Captures, organizes and maintains project documentation to mediate potential risk of back charges.
• Provides feedback to project throughout the lifecycle of the project to project management team to improve future projects.

Job Requirements

Education

• BS in Construction Management or related field of study or high school diploma/GED with equivalent work experience.

Experience

• Progressive experience in commercial construction industry, preferably in general contracting and/or drywall and interiors.
• Field experience or exposure a plus.
• Experience or exposure to estimating, scheduling, and/or project management technology a plus. (Quick Bid, On-Screen Take-Off, Project Management, and blueprint collaboration software such as Bluebeam, Plan Grid, etc.)

Skills

• Knowledge of construction practices and project management methods.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Strong numerical and reasoning skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Working Conditions

• Able to work a varied schedule to complete projects and meet deadlines in response to changing demands.
• Able to work overtime (scheduled and/or unscheduled, nights and/or weekends) as needed or required to meet established deadlines.
• Able to work in fast paced environment with high daily pressure to meet deadlines.
• Able to perform work indoors in an office environment, regardless of whether cubicle, open office or private office.

Physical Requirements

• Able to demonstrate the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer effectively.
• Able to communicate orally in a clear manner.
• Able to hear oral communication either in person or on equipment such as telephone or mobile phone.
• Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop, for extended periods of time creating, composing and reviewing documents and spreadsheets.
• Able to operate office equipment, including telephone, mobile phone, photocopier, fax machine, scanner and calculator.

Direct reports

This position has no supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer*