Project Manager - Drywall / Estimator

Key Responsibilities: 

• Set safety, quality, schedule, cost, and owner relationship goals 

• Provide input and supervise all pre-construction services such as purchase orders, subcontracts, schedules, job cost set-up and project pre-planning 

• Work with the Managing Director to obtain the personnel resources required to properly staff the project 

• Review project proposal or plans to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project 

• Manage all financial aspects of contracts; assure job margin analysis is completed on a regular basis 

• Develop baseline project schedule with assistance from Superintendent 

• Monitor and report project cost and schedule performance; recommend corrective actions if needed 

• Assist Superintendent with problem or conflict resolution; assist in driving subcontractors or work force 

• Prepare and manage change orders 

• Review and advance pay requests and invoicing 

• Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans as required; prepare project reports for company management, owner or others 

• Manage the scope of work and has mastery of the contract documents 

• Manage claims; identify and resolve potential claims with subcontractors/suppliers 

• Participate in project coordination meetings 

• Prepare bid packages from construction documents 

• Ensure adherence to insurance, safety, labor relations, EEO and tax regulations 

• Monitor and ensure quality control 

• Work with Safety Director to ensure jobs have safe working conditions and that safe work practices are in place 

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with key owners and architects 

• Foster team camaraderie; mentor Superintendents and Project Engineers; assure each person understands their role on the project 

• Plan, lead, and manage self-perform drywall crews for framing & hanging o ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient execution of work. At this time, taping and finishing activities are subcontracted out.

• Oversee drywall estimating and bidding, including material take-offs, production rates, crew sizing, and detailed scope development 

• Evaluate labor needs and proactively staff drywall crews to smooth volatility across projects 

• Maintain strong vendor and supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing and reliable material availability 

• Collaborate with operations leadership to forecast drywall workload and align field staffing with project demands 

• Build and leverage industry relationships, trade networks, and client contacts to identify drywall-specific opportunities and ensure continuous utilization of self-perform drywall teams 

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of drywall tradespeople, working closely with HR and field leadership 

• Track and report drywall labor productivity, crew utilization, and profitability of self-perform drywall operations 

• Ensure drywall scope integration with other trades to minimize rework, delays, and conflicts in the field. 

• Document best practices to share with other projects; ensure best construction methods are being used 

• Direct and ensure timely completion of project close-out activities 

• Protect and promote the interests of the Company; ensure all compensation for work performed is received 

• Champion skill development of assigned resources through training and performance appraisals 

• Communicate and reinforce the Company vision, values, and goals to division staff 

• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction