Estimator-Project Manager

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The Estimator-Project Manager will be responsible for learning the project delivery, partnering side‑by‑side to deliver projects on time, under budget and in line with the General Contractor. He or she will assist with successfully managing awarded projects and serving as a focal point for communication with field leaders and the customer.

• Invests time learning the industry and who the players are, including customers and competitors.
• Builds rapport quickly with new contacts and begins building credibility and a network of customer contacts.
• Participates in customer meetings, possibly alongside a more senior MAREK representative.
• Learns estimating tools, technology and approach as it relates to estimating and pricing change orders.
• Estimates and provides pricing for work orders and change orders.
• Develops a base foundation of product knowledge, market structure and conditions, and drawings and specifications as they relate to estimating and pricing changes.
• Partners with field leaders and customers to assist in planning pre‑job, including identifying and resolving potential scope, schedule, sequence, contract, budget, safety, material staging or manpower.
• Proactively asks questions when unsure of construction documents.
• Develops a fair and achievable budget for labor, material and equipment and provides the budget in a timely manner.
• Submits RFIs, prices work orders or change orders, and creates submittals.
• Solicits competitive proposals and buyouts of materials, vendors and subcontractors.
• Engages in regularly scheduled production look‑ahead meetings.
• Ensures timely billing and collections.
• Is regularly present on the job to support the field team and effectively navigate safety, cost, and quality issues.
• Captures, organizes and maintains project documentation to mitigate potential risk of back charges.
• Provides feedback to project management throughout the lifecycle of the project to improve future projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field of study or high school diploma/GED with equivalent work experience.

• Progressive experience in commercial construction industry, preferably in general contracting and/or drywall and interiors.
• Field experience or exposure is a plus.
• Experience or exposure to estimating, scheduling, and/or project management technology is a plus (Quick Bid, On-Screen Take‑Off, Project Management and blueprint collaboration software such as Bluebeam, Plan Grid, etc.).

• Knowledge of construction practices and project management methods.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Strong numerical and reasoning skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products;
  Outlook, Word, and Excel.

* We are an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Direct reports:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities for direct reports.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Construction