Estimator/Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About the job

We are looking for an experienced Estimator/Project Manager with a current base of clients. In this position, you will be responsible for sales and operations support, including site visits, fieldwork, job costing, obtaining quotes, building proposals, job walks, and project management. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mind, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage and maintain relationships with customers. The goal will be to ensure all projects are delivered on time, according to requirements, within budget, and above all, to provide excellent customer service. This position is a base pay plus commission.

Major Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed, accurate plan take-offs, or site evaluations, for concrete construction, maintenance and restoration.

• Analyze and review construction plans, addendums, and details for accurate plan takeoff. This seems redundant.

• Review and present estimates to the sales manager, sales team, and clients.

• Conduct site visits and attend pre-bid meetings to understand the project scope.

• Ensure the estimating process runs smoothly, promptly, and efficiently and that client expectations are achieved throughout the duration of the pre-bid, bid, and construction process.

• Oversee projects from start to finish by developing a master project schedule that is updated and communicated to all subcontractors, suppliers, owners, and superintendents.

• Establish project subcontract requirements and review these requirements with the sales manager.

• Ensure all subcontract work is within the project's scope and specifications.

• Continually monitor projects to assure company and regulatory procedures are followed.

• Oversee change order pricing and justifications.

• Ensure Change Orders are approved in writing prior to starting work and invoiced promptly upon completion.

• Coordinate with engineers, inspectors, and client/owner representatives to identify project issues and assist field superintendent in developing solutions.

• Review field construction activity, engineering, and other field project support activities with field superintendent and provide support in ensuring projects remain on schedule and within the projected budget.

• Prepare detailed site maps showing the location and scope of work to present to the customer in conjunction with the proposal.

• Take photos of existing conditions during site evaluations.

Secondary Duties:

Oversee the general collections process and ensure all monies are collected in a timely manner.
Monitor a project's purchasing activities to assure quality material and timely delivery at competitive costs.

Requirements and Skills:

• Must have a current base of clients.

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of sales/estimating experience.

• Must have strong relationships with asphalt and concrete customers.

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients, vendors, and employees effectively.

• Must have a sense of urgency and a natural ability to work in a fast-paced and growing environment.

• Must handle stressful situations and be resourceful when confronted with a problem.

• A clean driving record is required.

• Ability to prioritize and meet set deadlines.

• Possess excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.

• Strong understanding of math with an analytical mind and geometry knowledge.

• Experience in the construction trade is preferred.

• Project Management experience preferred.

• Trustworthy, accountable to self and others, and dependable.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word in particular) preferred.

• Basic knowledge of current ADA standards.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to operate a computer keyboard and other tools. The employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to drive a company vehicle. The employee is required to perform job walks year-round. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Customer service: 3 years (Preferred)

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.

Company Description

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.