What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager / Estimator position at Grinder, Taber, & Grinder, Inc.?
Grinder, Taber & Grinder, Inc. is a full-service commercial and industrial construction firm in the Greater Memphis area. The firm is in its sixth decade of continuous operation and boasts an impressive portfolio of award-winning projects. We have a reputation in the Memphis area for being able to execute unique requests and challenging builds.
Our team consists of highly dependable and talented individuals. We value integrity, honesty, and dedication. Most employees remain with Grinder, Taber, & Grinder for at least 5 years and some have been with our firm for over 40 years.
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and oral).
- Working experience with construction project bid documents.
- Solid time-management, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
- Experience providing engineering cost-effective solutions to complex commercial-level construction problems.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal construction regulations
Project Estimator’s Responsibilities Will Include:
- Study and understand scopes of work for sophisticated commercial-level building systems and controls.
- Verify compliance with bid instructions throughout the bid process, obtaining all necessary documentation and submitting a complete bid packet on time.
- Perform quantity take-offs for self-performed work.
- Evaluate subcontractor and vendor bids to confirm the scope of work and materials quoted to meet the bid documents and project requirements.
- Prepare contract startup templates, permits, subcontracts, and PO's.
- Generate a master schedule for projects with input from the VP of Operations and Project Superintendent(s).
- Review and approve subcontractor invoices monthly and prepare owner invoices based on work completed to date.
- Manage projects to completion while maintaining quality, cost, and schedule.
Project Estimator’s Qualifications:
- An Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical), Building Construction, or Architecture Degree
- REQUIRED: 2 years or more of commercial construction experience ( A masters degree in relevant field maybe substituted for minimum experience requirement)
- Estimating, take-off, scheduling, and contracting experience preffered.
- Ability to pass background and drug screening is REQUIRED
Perks of Working for Us:
- Health insurance for you and your family
- 401K retirement plan and company match
- Cellphone reimbursement
- Paid vacation time
- Paid parental leave
- Relocation assistance – negotiable
- Visa sponsorship - available
- Strong company culture and leadership
- Working on exciting, challenging projects in the local community
No staffing agencies or search firms.
Grinder, Taber & Grinder, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building strong foundations in all aspects of our business. Our team includes a variety of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Memphis, TN 38119 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Memphis, TN 38119: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000