Project Engineer​/Assistant Estimator; APM

The Project Engineer / Assistant Estimator supports projects from preconstruction through closeout by preparing accurate estimates, supporting project execution, and assisting project management teams to deliver safe, quality, on-time, and within budgets

• Upholds and promotes the DRI-LOK Mission, Vision, and Values
• Review plans, specifications, addenda, and scope of work and documents
• Assist in project estimates including labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Meets and collaborates with all involved (clients/management) in proposed projects to understand the needs of the project and scope of work
• Completes scope reviews including front-end documents, addendums, plan sheets changes, and bid clarifications
• Supports
• Reviews site online or in person to understand scope requirements
• Completes bid forms, bid letters, proposals appropriately and completely
• Provides all requested breakdowns, allowances, labor rates, unit prices, and alternates
• Follow up with clients on proposal status
• Transfer estimate to a project in Pro Contractor/Acumatica
• Conducts transition meetings to convey all estimating information to leadership teams.
• Creates and submits bid packages, proposals, and bid forms
• Coordinates with Superintendents, Project Managers, Foreman, field personnel, vendors, and subcontractors
• Support change orders, cost tracking, and invoice coding
• Maintain RFI’s, submittals, logs, and project documentation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Builds client relationships
• Assist in ordering and scheduling of materials/equipment to projects
• Assist in the tracking and coding of project time entry for accuracy
• Participates in all post-project evaluation meetings to determine “lesson Learned” for future projects

• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, Blue Beam and Construction Drawings and Specifications
• Strong organizational, math, and communication skills
• Understanding of the process of construction
• Ability to work with little to no supervision
• Strong ability to remain flexible in job hours worked as specific assignments change
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to assist in the estimates & project management depending on job type
• Strong understanding of layout, material, and equipment usage

• Valid driver’s license
• Estimating and or project support experience in waterproofing, restoration, or construction preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in building science, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent on-the-job experience

• Must be able to traverse different types of worksites and bend, climb, stretch, and reach
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull 50-pound loads at a time
• Must be able to work in a variety of environments including but not limited to concrete, dirt, fumes, and loud noise levels
• Must be able to work long hours and weekends when needed