Project Manager

RW Dake Construction; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Free health, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off

Collaborative team environment

Impact on safety and success

Job summary

RW Dake Construction in Florida is seeking an experienced estimator who can perform full project takeoffs, manage the bidding process, and build accurate budgets for multiple projects. The role involves coordinating with owners, subs, and suppliers while maintaining RFI logs and submittal packages.

This ESOP company emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration. A construction management or engineering degree is a plus, and two years of industry experience is preferred for strong candidates.

Qualifications

• Two years construction industry experience preferred.
• A degree in Construction Management, Design, or Engineering a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand CSI cost codes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Capable of performing estimating & project takeoffs with no guidance.
• Carry out the entire project bidding process.
• Build, understand and maintain a project budget.
• Able to assist in submittals, payments and logs.
• Understand RFI process and maintain logs.
• Able to process change orders & change events.
• Able to read and interpret contracts, bonds, and insurance requirements.
• Maintain QA/QC and safety considerations on projects.

Skills

Estimating

Bidding

Budgeting

RFI process

Submittals

Change orders

Blueprints reading

CSI cost codes

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Design, or Engineering

Job description

Founded in 1960, RW Dake Construction is an employee-owned specialty general contractor with 12 regional offices across New York, New Jersey, New England, Maryland, North Carolina, Florida, and Texas. For more than 65 years, RW Dake Construction has delivered the experience, quality, and safety our clients depend on. Through expert craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a customer-first approach, we have built a reputation as a trusted construction partner across a wide range of industries, including banking, corporate, retail, and healthcare construction. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, every employee has the opportunity to share in the success they help create.

Responsibilities:

These responsibilities/functions may include but are not limited to the following:

• Capable of performing estimating & project takeoffs with no guidance.
• Has the ability to carry out the entire project bidding process.
• Able to build, understand and maintain a project budget.
• Has a complete understanding of the RFI process.
• Able to keep & maintain RFI logs.
• Able to assist in the preparation of prime contracts, subcontracts & purchase orders.
• Understands the difference between a payment bond & a performance bond.
• Able to request & execute bonding as needed.
• Has a complete understanding of the submittal process.
• Capable of maintaining a submittal log.
• Knows how to keep & maintain a project schedule.
• Schedule, hold & attend project meetings as required by the owner, GC or as the project requires.
• Complete understanding of blueprints/drawings
• Understands specifications/efficient in finding information in a spec book.
• Able to understand the CSI format as they relate to cost codes.
• Complete understanding of project addendums.
• Able to execute & process change orders & change events.
• Able to process invoices from vendors, subcontractors, etc.
• Able to process billings to owners and/or General Contractors (AIA., lien waivers, etc.).
• Able to perform the punch list process- create & maintain associated list & schedule.
• Knows & understands the as-build & closeout process.
• Complete understanding of insurance requirements, limits & who should be listed as insured.
• Understands local construction tax laws.
• Able to read through the front end of contracts & identify red flags or any cautionary items.
• Able to maintain working relationships and open lines of communication with field personnel.
• Maintain QA/QC on projects.
• Able to cultivate sales & new prospective clients/customers.
• Has a growing network. Able to maintain & build both customer & contractor relationships.
• Understands project safety as it relates to OSHA 1926.
• OSHA 10
• OSHA 30
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally. Sedentary work. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and or fingers.
• Ability to multitask
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to take initiative and accept responsibility for assigned tasks
• Two years construction industry experience preferred
• A degree in Construction Management, Design, or Engineering a plus

Why Join RW Dake Construction?

• Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
• 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental & Vision Insurance for Employees and Families
• Paid Time Off
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Opportunity to Make a Direct Impact on Company Safety and Success

Submissions from third-party recruiters will not be considered and will be treated as direct applicants.