Project Manager/ Assistant Estimator

Job Summary:

The Project Manager/ Assistant Estimator oversees assigned projects from start to finish and assists in preparing competitive bids for the underground utility projects assigned by the General Manager ensuring that each project is profitable by maintaining the gross margins required. The Project Manager/ Assistant Estimator continuously monitors each project to its completion.

Benefits:

• Referral program
• 401(k)
• Health insurance (Individual and Family paid for my GM Contracting)
• Retirement plan
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement

Responsibilities

• Review all reports from the field for accuracy; record and track data to enable prompt payments.
• Constantly review this data for job progress, labor costs and scheduling.
• Review requests for bids as provided by the Estimator.
• Prior to preparing a bid, visit the project site to help anticipate any potential problems.
• Seek competitive bids for all required materials attempting to maintain the lowest prices possible.
• Order all materials required for the job.
• Once a bid is awarded, attend the Scheduling Meeting with the Superintendent and Foreman, and develop the construction schedule for that particular job.
• Attend the Pre-Construction meeting with the Project Engineer, inspector, utilities representative and GM Superintendent.
• Monitor and track all subcontracted work for results and timely completion.
• Review weekly the construction schedule and anticipate any future product or personnel needs ahead of time.
• Must have firsthand knowledge of all aspects of the project, including materials, allowable labor costs, subcontractors and schedule to be maintained.
• Review with the Estimator and Secretary/Treasurer all bids prior to submission, when necessary.
• Perform all duties with minimum direction and assistance but recognizing when assistance is needed.