Project Manager​/Estimator

Position: Project Manager / Estimator
About the job Project Manager / Estimator

SUMMARY: The Project Manager / Estimator is responsible for estimating and project management of both cast stone and large panel projects. Working closely with the Sales Team to maintain and build relationships with new and existing customers is a key component of this position. Responsibilities also include purchasing of materials and hiring of subcontractors for all assigned projects. The Estimator/Project Manager is a decisive and energetic professional with an enthusiastic attitude and will be the lead contact for all assigned customers.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

ESTIMATING & BID PROPOSALS
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Creates a thorough, accurate and timely bid proposal for each potential job. This process includes job scope evaluation with the customer, job take-off, job estimation, and bid proposal creation. All estimates and bid proposals are efficiently and accurately estimated per current plans and specifications to maximize productivity for business operations, including inclusions and exclusions list.

DESIGN / CHECKING: Will be responsible for drawing and checking plans for specific projects assigned by the Drafting Manager. Will be preparing high quality, accurate and detailed precast shop drawings, erection drawings, and mold & piece drawings for assigned projects.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT: After a project is awarded, your position is responsible for the coordination of all assigned duties, including meeting with customers, drawing review, engineering, scheduling, managing subcontractors, RFI's, billing, change orders, and overall organization of the project documents.

PURCHASING: Responsible for the buy-out of materials and subcontracts for all projects after award. This process includes negotiating with vendors and subcontractors to obtain the best price and increase the profitability of the projects. This includes erection, insulation, brick, caulking, and special materials for the job.

JOB COST / ESTIMATING DATA MANAGEMENT
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Work with the Sales and Estimating team to continuously update and maintain current and accurate data in the estimating software. Work with operations and accounting to maintain any job cost data that is needed.

ORGANIZATION / TIME MANAGEMENT: Will be responsible to abide by the established system of organization, planning, tracking, and time management for cast stone and panel projects. A high level of organization is necessary for success in this position.

• ESTIMATES & BID PROPOSALS:
• Identify Projects to Bid:
• Create and maintain the bid calendar and manage workload accordingly to complete all bids on time.
• Works with sales team and existing customers to identify which projects to bid by determining which are a good fit for the capabilities of the company.
• Manages workload accordingly to ensure all bids are completed on time.
• Pre-qualification Process:
• Prior to bidding a project, contact the customer to determine the scope of the project and build rapport with the customer, ensuring that customers understand the capabilities of Products.
• Coordinate with Seth for manhours, EMR, etc. and keep Seth involved whenever the subject of releasing financials is involved.
• Pre-plan this call and have all questions pre-determined and defined, utilizing the proven sales strategy to win the sale.
• If necessary, meet with the customer, send customer to our website, and send introductory letter and marketing material. This process is necessary in building relationships with our customer.
• Estimating:
• Review Plans
  . Thoroughly review plans and detailed specifications for each job and prepare a detailed list of questions for the customer's PM/Estimator. Print all plans that are necessary prior to doing a Take-Off.
• Take-Off. Using On-Screen Takeoff, complete an accurate detailed Takeoff for each project. Work with customers and architects in identifying design improvements and value engineering (if applicable).
• Create Estimates. Using the On-Screen Takeoff detail; create the job estimate using the Excel spreadsheet.
• Accurately quantify piece counts, labor, materials, and transportation to optimize and accurately define the cost of a project.
• Clearly read and understand the specifications on the bid drawings or spec book of a project to correctly determine the mix design, color, quality, hardware, molds, finishes, and any special design criteria. Be aware that there are multiple areas of the spec book that address the precast specifications, including instructions to bidders.
• Develop shipping costs for each specific project. Costs are based on weight, dimensions, mileage, jobsite conditions, tolls, permits, fuel surcharges, the customer's schedule, and jobsite location. This cost is added to the estimate.
• Learn and develop the On-Screen software, working with the vendor and trainers to ensure we are utilizing the system to its fullest capability.
• Bid Proposals
• Create and review the accuracy of the bid proposal for each job which includes the material, subcontracts, bid price, packing & shipping, inclusions/exclusions,…