Estimator/Project Manager

Our sister company American Dirt, the premier excavation company in Northwest Arkansas, is looking for a skilled Estimator / Project Manager to lead our growing team!

Apply now to join our dynamic team and make an impact in Northwest Arkansas!

https://www.backusconcrete.com/employment/

American Dirt - Estimator / Project Manager

We are a rapidly expanding premier excavation company based in Northwest Arkansas. We provide professional, dependable and trustworthy earthwork services for industrial, commercial and municipal clients. With over five decades of combined experience in the industry, our team consistently exceeds our client’s expectations. We exist to meet the excavation needs of Northwest Arkansas, because we love a challenge and take pride in honest work. Striving for continual improvement is a constant. If you are creative, disciplined and driven to succeed, this may be the position you’ve been looking for!

Function:

This position is responsible for all aspects of projects including but not limited to estimating, project management, operator/labor supervision and all applicable laws and municipal requirements. Position requires an average of 55 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

·        Business development and marketing

·        Represent company in new business opportunities through contacts with clients who are a critical part of new project possibilities.

·        Secure follow-up work with existing clients based on performance. 

·        Build and ensure projects are managed within budget. 

·        Retrieve the necessary permits, communicate with clients, subcontractors, and construction workers. 

·        Coordinate field staff and subcontractors. 

·        Comply with all safety, building codes, and legal requirements. 

·        Collaborate with engineers, architects, and other workers on the same project. 

·        Report project progress and budget details.

·        Coordinate materials and equipment deliveries.

·        Ability to train and coach employees.

Estimating:

·        Provide efficient take-off and estimating services.

·        Prepare all bids, estimates and budgets.

·        Conduct value engineering analysis including cost, construction feasibility, and schedule impact

·        Manage multiple estimates concurrently in different stages of development.

·        Represent American Dirt in business development efforts, including active participation in community and industry organizations, project reviews, and company events.

·        Maintain positive relationships with previous current, potential clients, designers, and other subcontractors.

Project Management:

·        Manage and direct day-to-day activities of division staff in line with established policies, practices, and procedures.

·        Oversee performance of design and construction phase of contract commitments to ensure timely execution of work.

·        Maintain close contact with owner and architect during all phases of the project.

·        Plan, organize, direct, and control all operations, personnel and budgets for all projects.

Requirements:

·        Minimum 5 years of experience in Construction Management, Design/Build, Negotiated, and Lump Sum Contracts.

·        Effective management of construction work, resulting in completion of contracts within time and cost limits.

·        Knowledge and implementation of construction budgeting best practices.

·        Good planning skills, including design execution, resource allocation, and contingencies.

·        Understanding of construction equipment, including safe operating practices and signs of maintenance issues.

·        In-depth understanding of local, state, and federal construction regulations.

·        Great problem-solving and decision-making skills.

·        Effective leadership abilities such as motivating others, goal setting, and conflict management,

·        Organizational skills including time management, delegation, prioritization, and multitasking.

·        Customer service skills with the ability to listen and speak in a clear and concise manner.

·        Ability to process complex information and delegate to others effectively.

·        Time management skills to meet deadlines smoothly.

·        Technical skills to interpret construction methods, contracts, and drawings of the project.

·        Effective oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, decision-making ability, strong management and leadership skills, computer experience, bachelor’s degree preferred.

·        5 years heavy equipment operator experience. Efficient in operating a dozer, track hoe, roller, skid-steer, loader, grader, etc.

·        Total Station/Top Con, Trimble GPS experience a plus.

·        Planswift and/or InSite software proficiency preferred

·        Must be able to work 55 hours per week on average.