Project Manager/Estimator

Installed Building Products; Tulsa (OK); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company Life Insurance

Bonus Program

Scholarship opportunities

Paid vacation and holidays

Opportunities for growth and advancement

401(K)

Use of company tools and equipment

All PPE is provided

Job summary

A leading contractor firm is seeking a detailed-oriented Estimator to join their team in Oklahoma City. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least 2 years of experience in commercial construction, preferably in a supervisory or estimation role. This position involves preparing bids, negotiating contracts, and following through with project documentation. The company offers competitive benefits including medical coverage, a bonus program, and opportunities for growth within the firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in commercial construction as a superintendent, project manager, or estimator.
• Preferred experience in Division 7 projects.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and presenting information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Attend sales meetings to review bid statuses and receive new assignments.
• Prepare detailed quote letters and bids for prime bidders.
• Follow up on bids by contacting customers to determine competitiveness.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and addenda to determine the full scope of work.
• Negotiate pricing and scope of work with successful prime contractors.
• Prepare and submit project submittals to contractors for review and approval.

Skills

Communication

Mathematical skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Attend sales meetings to review bid statuses and receive new assignments. Promote the company through trade association functions and cultivate customer relationships through meetings, outings, and other outreach efforts.
• Prepare detailed, standardized quote letters and bids for prime bidders.
• Follow up on bids by contacting customers to determine competitiveness and analyze scope differences with competitors.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and addenda to determine the full scope of work.
• Anticipate job site working conditions such as working heights and difficulty of material installation; perform and review take-offs and pricing worksheets with the estimating team as required.
• Review and price RFIs, RFPs, and any new construction documents issued by the client in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate an understanding of construction technology and materials to appropriately evaluate and question requests from architects and contractors.
• Log all bid follow-up activity in the Alpha Sales database, including bid tabs and scope of work included or excluded compared to competitors’ bids.
• Work directly with the Sales Manager to negotiate pricing and scope of work with successful prime contractors.
• Upon contract award, perform job file set-up in accordance with the Procedure Manual.
• Negotiate prices and scopes of work with sales representatives and review contract scope and conditions upon bid awards.
• Prepare and submit project submittals to contractors for review and approval. Compute cost factors and prepare estimates for management purposes, including planning, organizing, scheduling work, and discussing change orders.
• Confer with production teams to assess scheduling, manpower, materials, deliveries, and logistics. Collaborate with manufacturer representatives and contractors to resolve construction issues and improve methods.
• Research technology and materials to address inquiries from architects and contractors. Conduct job site visits, attend meetings, and inspect work for progress, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Interface with contractors and customers to address concerns and initiate timely documentation to prevent conflicts or delays. Consult with clients, vendors, and other parties to resolve issues.
• Anticipate and address deviations from plans or schedules by taking corrective action to minimize risk. Prepare reports related to progress, materials, and site visits. Contribute to production meetings and assist with billing projections.
• Follow up with clients regarding unpaid invoices. Review job costing, evaluate quantities and production rates, and recommend improvements to internal processes.
• Identify business development opportunities and sales projections. Submit reimbursement requests, mileage reports, and time-off requests. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in commercial construction as a superintendent, project manager, or estimator.
• Division 7 experience is preferred, but not required.

Work Location

This position is based out of our Oklahoma City office. Candidates must currently reside in the Oklahoma City area or be willing to relocate. This role is not intended to be performed from Tulsa or other remote locations.

Physical Demands

• Occasional sitting and verbal communication or listening.
• Frequent manual dexterity is required.
• Regular standing, walking, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crawling.
• Lifting objects up to 10 lbs. regularly, 25 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Essential vision abilities include close and distance vision, color perception, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and presenting information effectively.
• Strong mathematical skills, including probability, statistics, geometry, and practical applications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company Life Insurance
• Bonus Program
• Scholarship opportunities
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• 401(K)
• Use of company tools and equipment
• All PPE is provided.

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