Project Manager/ Estimator

 K2 Construction is driven to deliver the highest quality in the construction industry on every project, which is accomplished through its professional employees, dedicated staff and sincere commitment to safety and efficiency.

K2 Construction was founded in 2001 and is locally owned and operated in Lincoln, Nebraska. This central location allows us to mobilize throughout the Midwest quickly and efficiently. As a proud leader in the underground construction industry we have the resources necessary to provide the most professional employees and goal-oriented solutions for your needs. Understanding that there are many factors that determine the quality of a contractor, we choose to focus our attention on the safety of our employees, the satisfaction of our clients, and the quality of our services. For K2, it’s not about being the biggest underground construction company, just the best.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a hands-on Project Manager to lead crews on projects. The Project Manager is responsible for planning projects, creating accurate estimates, managing employees, equipment, subcontractors, and materials. You will work directly with superintendents and foremen to plan and manage the construction of the entire project As a Project Manager you will be enduring that company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines are followed. Project Managers provide leadership and management to team leaders and their crews focusing on safe, profitable, productive and quality of work every day.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, estimate expenses, and lay-out work. Ensure job specific needs are acquired prior to project starting.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the project plans, specifications and schedules.
• Continuously following up with crews throughout the project to ensure proper execution.
• Inspect field conditions, identify any issues, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that may be encountered. Take any corrective actions needed.
• Inspect work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and take any corrective action needed.
• Track and capture quantities completed on the project and review for accuracy.
• Identify safety hazards and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of that work assigned.
• Gain a complete understanding of the scope of work and the related parts of the project.
• Plan and coordinate purchasing of materials needed to assure that an adequate supply of tools, materials and equipment are available.
• Monitor quality of work and assure that correct construction procedures are followed and that work is in compliance with the plans and specifications.
• Monitor productivity rates and review with crew.
• Manage crew to ensure productivity requirements are maintained or exceeded.
• Have a working knowledge of scheduling, material control, unit man hour performance.
• Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards to prevent re-work.
• Perform other job specific duties as requested by owners

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Educational and experience requirements include:

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Combination of technical training and/or experience
• Required minimum of 2 years experience in similar construction technology, methods, equipment, tools and work procedures
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling, estimating, cost control and ability to control and supervise groups essential.
• Must have a current valid driver s license.

K2 Construction offers a competitive salary and generous benefits which include the following:

• The right candidate will receive a salary of $60,000 to $120,000 per year based on experience
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays (6)
• Paid Time Off
• Matching 401k

K2 Real Estate Development and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.