Commercial Construction Estimator​/Project Manager; construction

Commercial Construction Estimator/Project Manager (Experience in construction required)

Description: Job Summary:
Primary responsibility of the Metal Stud/Drywall/Acoustical (Drop) Ceiling Estimator/Project Manager is to successfully take off all items covered in the appropriate scope/specs as well as to generate detailed and complete proposals.

• Perform thorough and accurate take off of all items, including but not limited to materials and hardware
• Use estimating software to produce takeoff when necessary, and to communicate inclusions/exclusions to co-workers and the General Contractors
• Quantify number of hours needed to complete scope of work
• Determine installation schemes to establish crew size and duration
• Evaluate all contract documents including bid drawings, specifications, general conditions, and, if necessary, the project site
• Determine scope of work, and where scope is vague generate questions to qualify scope
• Prepare complete, well organized, and detailed estimate including job specific excludes
• Communicate with general contractors and clients to determine exact needs and scope of work
• Obtain and qualify pricing from vendors to complete assigned scope of work
• Prepare detailed budgets
• Work with other members of the Estimating team to prepare complete scope packages for clients
• Ability to multi-task in a deadline oriented environment while maintaining accuracy and thoroughness
• Possess a professional and service minded demeanor with excellent oral and written communication skills needed to effectively interact with subcontractors, owners, owner reps, and architects during the pre-construction phase of projects
• Update rates, material costs, labor, and construction equipment databases to keep them current
• Participate in pre-construction phase of projects to help sell and finalize project budgeting which includes: development of alternatives, constructability evaluations, and value engineering
• Prepare complete and detailed bid packages for projects being handed off to production
• At time of award, effectively present project as a whole to the production team including highlighting all aspects of the project's scope and logistics

• College degree preferred, but not required with proof of job experience
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite required
• Experience with Adobe preferred
• Ability to read construction plans required
• Other:
  Requires the ability to sit and work at computer for long periods of time as expected in most office related positions
• Ability to clearly communicate in English, both verbally and written
• Some of the time may be spent in the production area or on job sites
• Must be self directed requiring minimal supervision and well organized

• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience:
  
  Construction Estimating: 5 years (Preferred)
• Metal Stud Drywall Construction: 5 years (Preferred)
• Benefits:
  Health insurance;
  Paid time off
• Schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday
• Ability to Commute:
  Augusta, GA 30901 (Required)
• Ability to Relocate:
  Augusta, GA 30901:
  Relocate before starting work (Required)
• Work Location:
  
  In person