Steel Project Manager/Estimator

Yoe Construction, Inc.; Dallastown (York County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Dallastown is seeking a Steel PM/Estimator to estimate fabrication projects and manage project budgets. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in construction estimating and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include securing production work, overseeing project management, and drafting support using AutoCAD. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have eight years of construction estimating experience or a relevant four-year degree.
• Proficient communication and organizational skills required.
• Basic first aid training and OSHA 10-hour training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimate steel fabrication and installation projects accurately.
• Coordinate project start-up meetings and facilitate ongoing communication.
• Prepare design drawings and maintain job cost tracking.

Skills

Communication Skills

Mathematical Ability

Organizational Skills

Computational Ability

Education

High school diploma

Eight years construction estimating experience or four-year degree in engineering/construction management/related field and four years relevant experience

Tools

MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)

AutoCAD software

Job description

The Steel PM/Estimator will estimate steel fabrication and installation projects by ensuring full understanding of project requirements through communication with customers, sales team, equipment suppliers, and vendors. Incorporate value engineering practices through knowledge of quality and efficient fabrication and installation practices.

Essential Functions:

I. Securing Production Work

Accurately estimate jobs to obtain work that will support yearly volume, with margins equal to or exceeding annual goals

Stay current with available bid opportunities

Understand each phase of the project and how work will be completed

Deliver an estimate utilizing the competencies of a value engineer

Find advantages over the competition and understand the risks of job being estimated

Develop and maintain positive customer relations

Participate as a key individual in client sales presentations

Make site visits as required to obtain measurements of existing conditions and make assessments of field conditions

Maintain a list of qualified vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers for each trade

Provide estimate breakdowns for job costings prior to project commencement, and update with each change order and/or work scope

II. Project Management

Set up new project in ComputerEase accounting software, establishing project budget, payment terms and schedule

Place purchase orders for the materials and services required for the project, based upon project parameters, best price and availability.

Coordinate project start-up meeting with General Superintendent, Foreman, Vice President (if available), and President (if available)

Maintain communication with Customer, General Superintendent and Foreman to keep abreast of current job conditions and determine if change orders are warranted

Submit change orders, as required, in a timely manner

Submit timely billing requests to accounting to match job progress and payment schedule

Track job costs and manpower hours monthly for the duration of the project

Prepare budget and status reports for review at the weekly Staff Meeting

III. Other duties assigned as required

Drafting Support (preferred, but not required)

• Prepare design drawings, submittal drawings, and shop detail drawings, as needed, using the latest version of AutoCAD software
• Prepare CNC nesting files for machine programming

Experience/Requirements:

• Communication Skills
• Mathematical Ability
• Organizational Skills
• Computational Ability
• Can work independently, and as part of a team
• High school diploma
• Eight (8) years construction estimating experience or four (4) year degree in engineering, construction management, or related field and four (4) years relevant experience.
• Proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Basic first aid training (preferred)
• OSHA 10-hour training (preferred)
• MSHA Part 46 training (preferred)

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.