ESS-052
Job Title: Project Manager/Estimator
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Environmental & Safety Solutions is seeking a full time, responsible, and hardworking construction estimator to join our growing team! In this position one will be responsible for compiling and submitting quality competitive bids, that drive projects to a profitable completion on schedule and on budget. A strong work ethic, attention to details, and willingness to work with and lead team members is essential. In return, we offer competitive compensation package, healthy team-oriented work environment, and an opportunity for both personal & professional growth & development.

• Report to Owner / Project Managers while leading and working with fellow team members

• Proactively work with internal and external stakeholders (i.e., Project Managers, Design Professionals, and Clients) to understand intent, actively follow up and through with strong sales and customer service

• Identify and generate bids proposals, compile estimates, monitor construction costs throughout the lifecycle of the project, manage historical cost & production data for future estimates, while staying abreast of industry trends and issues.

• Proven experience and understanding of heavy / civil construction in the market and geographical coverage area. operation of a variety of heavy equipment (including but not limited to excavators, dozers, loaders, skid steers, compactors, articulating dump trucks, dump trucks, etc.), in accordance with manufacturers specifications, industry standards, safe operating procedures, etc.

• Follow all applicable plans, specifications, budgets, schedules, work / change orders and safety procedures for projects, report concerns, opportunities, and variations immediately to management

• Various other duties as required and/or directed

• Willingness to communicate effectively both written and verbal

• Ability to enter and extrapolate information into & from software system to generate bids, reports, analysis, etc.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation to and from job site(s)

• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat, sit for extended periods, reach, grasp and lift 50 lbs. – regularly

• Ability to pass pre-employment, annual, and potential random drug tests

• 5 years’ experience in similar / related field, successfully completing assigned projects

• BS Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent (preferred)

• Willingness to put in the additional time and effort to get bids submitted

• Ability to read construction plans, specifications, addenda, etc.

• Ability to learn / use computer software for tracking and productivity

• Prior Site Work and Underground Utility experience is a plus

• Ability to give / take direction, foresee, understand, and communicate issues effectively and timely

• Experience w/Bluebeam, Heavy Bid, and View point software

• Salary range commensurate with experience (typically $60,000 - $95,000)

• Bonus eligibility

• Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance options

• Retirement 401k option

• Accrued vacation, and potential for maternity / paternity, and bereavement

• Per diem with out-of-town work

• Company laptop

• Cell phone allotment