Project Manager/Estimator

2 months ago


Columbus, United States The Beaver Companies Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

Beaver Excavating is expanding, and we are looking for a goal-driven Project Manager/Estimator to work as part of our team at our new office in Columbus, OH. This position is responsible for all aspects of the planning and execution of assigned projects. This position works closely with project superintendents, owners, engineers, and construction managers. In addition, this role supervises and trains project engineers and other related project staff.   

The Project Manager/Estimator creates clear and attainable project objectives while keeping a focus on quality, cost, and time. This role advocates a teamwork approach and keeps the lines of communication open to ensure the best possible outcome for the customer. 


Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Actively participates in ensuring job site safety according to Beaver safety policies
  • Runs ‘Pre-Job’, ‘Mid-Job’, and ‘Post-Job’ meetings
  • Communicates production goals clearly to field supervision
  • Manages multiple projects at one time 
  • Develops and communicates project schedule
  • Ensures that the activities of subcontractors and suppliers are monitored, completed appropriately, and are understood by job site Superintendents and Foreman
  • Ensures that subcontracts and purchase orders are completed correctly with all pertinent information and submitted in a timely fashion
  • Provides mentorship to subcontractors to meet project goals and requirements
  • Communicates with owners and their representatives regarding budgets, schedules, and change management in a professional manner, ensuring a long term relationship
  • Leads project reviews and problem resolution with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers
  • Responds timely to customer's needs without compromising safety, quality, or reputation
  • Coordinates project close-out and ensures completion of proper documentation
  • Maintains project quality and conformance to drawings and specifications
  • Seeks to meet project DBE, MBE, and EEO requirements
  • Informs customers of the Beaver Companies’ abilities and areas of expertise
  • Maintains a vision of value engineering and actively pursues implementation within the project
  • Proactively looks ahead to identify and avoid potential challenges
  • Maintains full awareness of all current project conditions and issues, including union, environment, geotechnical, government regulations and permits, materials supply, subcontractors, and schedules
  • Marketing & New Work Development Responsibilities: 
    • Develops and maintains positive relationships both publicly and professionally in and outside of the workplace
  • Management & Development Responsibilities:
    • Weighs-in on performance reviews for assigned personnel when necessary
  • Estimating & Bidding Responsibilities:
    • Accurately and efficiently bids projects
    • Develops pricing for RFPs, change orders, change authorizations, bulletins, etc.
    • Demonstrates a thorough understanding of how each project was bid and communicates efficiently with project Superintendents
  • Cost Management Responsibilities:
    • Identifies and manages project scope changes
    • Coordinates job set-up, cost codes, and reporting project costs
    • Manages project payment applications
    • Tracks quantities to update project revenues
    • Directs pre-job planning, turnover, lessons learned, etc.
    • Manages project claims and change orders
    • Takes the lead to address and solve issues that impact safety, job costs, production, quality, and profitability
  • Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company


Skills & Requirements

  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of industry practices and the impacts of project activities 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication 
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills 
  • Strong leadership skills and complex problem-solving skills as it relates to customers, equipment, personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, governmental agencies, etc.
  • Competent use of MS Office and construction software skills 
  • Demonstrates respect for coworkers and customers


Travel

  • Ability and willingness to travel overnight as required by project needs 


Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent required; equivalent field experience will be considered
  • 5 years’ experience in the construction industry required
  • Previous field experience preferred
  • Previous experience in a supervisory role preferred


Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 


Equal Opportunity

The Beaver Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.



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