Project Manager/Estimator (Concrete/Structural)

The Beaver Excavating Co.; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Beaver Excavating Co. is seeking a Project Manager/Estimator to lead the planning and execution of assigned projects, working closely with engineers, owners, and construction managers. You will mentor project staff and drive successful delivery on time and within budget while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will coordinate with Superintendents and Foremen, manage budgets and schedules, and pursue value engineering opportunities to improve project outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of industry practices and the impacts of project activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Participates in ensuring job site safety per Beaver policies.
• Leads pre-job, mid-job, and post-job meetings.
• Communicates production goals to field supervision.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develops and communicates project schedules.
• Monitors subcontractors and suppliers to field staff.
• Prepares subcontracts and purchase orders on time.
• Mentors subcontractors to meet project goals.
• Informs owners regarding budgets, schedules, and change management.
• Leads project reviews and resolves issues with owners and subcontractors.
• Coordinates project close-out and documentation.
• Maintains quality and conformance to drawings and specs.
• Seeks to meet DBE, MBE, and EEO requirements.
• Assists in value engineering opportunities.

Skills

Industry practices

Communication

Organization & prioritization

Job description

The Project Manager/Estimator is responsible for all aspects of the planning and execution of assigned projects. This position works closely with project superintendents, owners, engineers, and construction managers. In addition, this role supervises and trains project engineers and other related project staff.

The Project Manager/Estimator creates clear and attainable project objectives while keeping a focus on quality, cost, and time. This role advocates a teamwork approach and keeps the lines of communication open to ensure the best possible outcome for the customer.

Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities

• Actively participates in ensuring job site safety according to Beaver safety policies
• Runs ‘Pre-Job’, ‘Mid-Job’, and ‘Post-Job’ meetings
• Communicates production goals clearly to field supervision
• Manages multiple projects at one time
• Develops and communicates project schedule
• Ensures that the activities of subcontractors and suppliers are monitored, completed appropriately, and are understood by job site Superintendents and Foreman
• Ensures that subcontracts and purchase orders are completed correctly with all pertinent information and submitted in a timely fashion
• Provides mentorship to subcontractors to meet project goals and requirements
• Communicates with owners and their representatives regarding budgets, schedules, and change management in a professional manner, ensuring a long term relationship
• Leads project reviews and problem resolution with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Responds timely to customer's needs without compromising safety, quality, or reputation
• Coordinates project close-out and ensures completion of proper documentation
• Maintains project quality and conformance to drawings and specifications
• Seeks to meet project DBE, MBE, and EEO requirements
• Informs customers of the Beaver Companies’ abilities and areas of expertise
• Maintains a vision of value engineering and actively pursues implementation within the project
• Proactively looks ahead to identify and avoid potential challenges
• Maintains full awareness of all current project conditions and issues, including union, environment, geotechnical, government regulations and permits, materials supply, subcontractors, and schedules
• Marketing & New Work Development Responsibilities
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships both publicly and professionally in and outside of the workplace
• Management & Development Responsibilities
  • Weighs-in on performance reviews for assigned personnel when necessary
• Estimating & Bidding Responsibilities
  • Accurately and efficiently bids projects
  • Develops pricing for RFPs, change orders, change authorizations, bulletins, etc.
  • Demonstrates a thorough understanding of how each project was bid and communicates efficiently with project Superintendents
• Cost Management Responsibilities
  • Identifies and manages project scope changes
  • Coordinates job set-up, cost codes, and reporting project costs
  • Manages project payment applications
  • Tracks quantities to update project revenues
  • Directs pre-job planning, turnover, lessons learned, etc.
  • Manages project claims and change orders
  • Takes the lead to address and solve issues that impact safety, job costs, production, quality, and profitability
• Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company

Skills & Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of industry practices and the impacts of project activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills