Project Manager/Estimator

Portzen Construction, Inc., a growing company, has an opening for a Project Manager/Estimator. This position will work on a variety of projects, including building and civil construction. This is a unique opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects.

Primary Responsibilities

· Development of cost estimates, budgets, review subcontractor quotes, review supplier quotes, review plans, specifications, addendums, alternates, visit jobsite, research all job requirements to complete a full bid.

· Solicit subcontractors and suppliers for proposal prior to proposal submission time.

· Distribute contract documents to subcontractors, including drawings, specifications, and general conditions. Include any accepted alternates or addendums with documents.

· Review / negotiate / prepare contracts for subcontractor and/or suppliers.

· Submit / apply for all necessary permits prior to starting work, follow-up on review progress and receive upon approval.

· Work with project team to successfully complete projects from start to finish.

· Prepare correspondence with Owner, Architect, Engineers, Subcontractors, Suppliers, etc. Examples of referenced correspondence include, but not confined to the following items: Schedule of Values, project schedule, memos, request for information, transmittals and submittals.

· During Construction Phase, proactively manage project to achieve quality, schedule, budget and safety. Utilize and maintain tools: schedule and document management to track and record project performance.

· Document quality and progress of each Subcontractor and Suppliers. Update Subcontractors and Suppliers of any changes to the plans, specifications and/or schedule.

· Creating and updating project schedule using Microsoft Project scheduling software.

· Accountable for receiving approved submittals from Architect or Engineer and notifying the Project Superintendent of potential schedule impact.

· Preparing all change order requests, reviewing official change orders to owner and writing changes orders to subcontractors and suppliers.

· Responsible for timely completion of all required project close-out documents per contract.

· Distribute final requirement documentation to subcontractors.

· Schedule all required construction meetings with required personnel, subcontractors, architects and owners.

· Facilitate Owner/Architect/Contractor pre-construction, progress meetings and closeout meetings.

· Take accurate and complete meeting minutes and distribute timely.

· Communicate with Project Superintendent regarding concerns about construction progress.

· Communicate with project engineer and owner throughout construction progress.

· Develop and submit pay estimates to owner / engineer for monthly pay requests.

Skill Requirements

· Bachelor’s Degree, Associates Degree or at least 3 - 5 years’ experience required.

· Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

· AutoCAD experience beneficial.

This position is a full-time position of 45 hours per week, with a salary depending on experience.

Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, retirement plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

Interested candidates should e-mail resume and cover letter to hmeyer@pci-dbq.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person