Project Estimator/Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose: To efficiently pursue job leads, develop customer relationships, estimate projects, sell projects and manage projects from start to completion.

Reports to: Senior Project Manager/Ownership

Education Requirements:  

·       High school degree

·       2 or 4 year college degree in a related field of study (preferred).

Experience requirements:

·       3+ years of experience in the Design/Build construction industry or similar industry applicable to relationship building and project management.

o   On the job training will be provided.

Skills/Knowledge:  

·       Knowledge of the Design/Build construction process

·       Proficient with Microsoft Office programs

·       Understanding of applicable sections of the International Building Code

·       Ability to read, interpret and communicate construction drawings

·       Schedule and execute multiple tasks at once

·       Proficient at strategizing and problem solving

·       Ability to work at/with all levels of an organization

·       Excellent interpersonal skills

·       Strong organizational and communicative skills

·       Self-motivation for the betterment and development of ones skills and abilities

Primary Duties & Tasks:

·       Pursue and call on potential project leads and determine customer and project needs/requirements.

·       Develop a preliminary scope of work and preliminary project plans to be used for project development and quoting.

·       Analyze building codes and other technical documents to determine their effect on the project.

·       Develop budgets and/or firm estimates by working with necessary trades to obtain complete quotes.

·       Develop budgets and/or firm estimates by using in house estimating tools.

·       Prepare owner presentation documents including proposals and drawings.

·       Deliver project presentation, sell the project, and obtain and signed contract.

·       Complete all applicable items listed on the project startup checklist.

·       Manage a project from start to completion including schedule management and subcontractor management.

·       Effectively manage change orders on a project with the owner.

·       Manage the monthly invoicing and construction costs for the project.

·       Attend company scheduling and sales meetings and report on the project schedule and status of various permit submittals.

·       Represent J. A. Wagner in a professional manner at all times.

·       Acknowledge, understand, and live the J.A Wagner core values.

·       Future membership (if not already) in a local service club or not-for-profit organization to foster community involvement.

Time Utilization, Initiative & Reliability:

·       Use time efficiently and effectively and be able to recognize and handle changing priorities.

·       Recognize when additional time is needed based on workload.

·       Perform routine duties independently with minimal direction or supervision.

·       Recognize and perform tasks that are expected before given specific directions.

·       Consistently report to work on time and when the project requires.

Important Performance Measures:

·       Ability to successfully develop a customer relationship from an initial lead to a working relationship.

·       Ability to sell, manage and close out a project on time, within budget and maintain profit margin throughout.

·       Ability to manage time and handle multiple priorities.