Estimator/Project Manager I

Fl-Crane-; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fl-Crane- is seeking an entry-level Estimator/Project Manager I to learn the complete project process from bid to completion. You will work with clients, architects, engineers, and management to determine deliverables and goals, develop budgets, schedule construction, and negotiate vendor contracts to start builds.

As you progress, you will oversee workforce and enforce safety regulations while aligning with production goals and project standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Building Construction, math-based degree or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• PMP certification is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Completes detailed estimates and prepares proposals before bid due dates.
• Read blueprints and technical documents to prepare estimates.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, clients, contractors, and sales to prepare bids.
• Calculate, analyze, and adjust estimates for costs (materials, labor, time).
• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion.
• Maintain up-to-date job costs for future projects.
• Solicit vendor and subcontractor bids for projects.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Building Construction

Math-based degree or equivalent

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

The Estimator/Project Manager I is the entry level position to becoming a Estimator/Project Manager II. This position will learn to oversee the entire building process for assigned projects from start to finish. They will learn to collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, upper management, and other project team members to determine deliverables and goals, produce a budget that aligns with the client's expectations, organize and schedule construction, obtain permits, and negotiate vendor contracts to begin the build. Once the project is underway, they will learn to manage the workforce and set expectations by enforcing site safety regulations and adherence to production goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Completes detailed estimates and prepares proposals in advance of bid due dates
• Participate in pre/post job reviews
• Read blueprints and technical documents to prepare estimates
• Collaborate with engineers , architects , clients, contractors, and sales to prepare estimates and bids.
• Calculate, analyze, and adjust estimates as needed for factors affecting costs, such as production time, materials, and labor
• Maintain records of estimated and actual costs
• Perform field take offs/evaluations for estimate preparation
• Solicitation of vendor and subcontractor bids for projects.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine the scope of work and required contents of estimates
• Maintain up to date accurate job costs for future projects.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to develop the most cost-effective scopes
• Oversee and direct construction projects from conception to completion
• Interview and evaluate potential employees and subcontractors
• Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project
• Supervise compliance with building and safety regulations
• Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Building Construction, math based degree, or equivalent work experience. (strongly preferred)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a bonus
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the construction industry and entire building process, including building codes, blueprints, permits, construction equipment, material resources, construction processes, and project management principles
• Experience using construction or project management software preferred
• Strong communication skills, leadership skills, organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and time-management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Mathematical skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.