What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager/Estimator position at Opti Staffing Group?
Project Manager & Estimator
Location: Milwaukie, OR
Compensation: $100K - $120K DOE
Hours: Mon-Fri
Who we are:
We are a well-established HVAC company that has a great reputation for it’s tenure with its employees. We are a company that has a real “family” feel to it and we appreciate the differences that everyone brings to the table. Being able to get along well with others, and being a team player, along with your experience will allow you to be successful here.
What You'll Do:
- In this role you will be responsible for both design/build along with plan specification projects.
- You will be responsible for estimating the labor in construction for the build, design, labor, installation of the projects; basically, you will perform all tasks from “cradle to grave” of the entire project.
- Assist the service department with obtaining maintenance and service contracts.
- Establish and maintain relationships that benefit the ongoing operations of the company.
- Working with the Construction Manager to decide which project to bid on.
- Attend pre-bid meetings and walk-throughs.
- Develop and implement a pre-bid checklist.
- Secure project plans and specifications for estimating and bidding.
- Generate leads through developed contacts.
- Create a spreadsheet detailing each bid and identify any unique characteristics within a bid.
- Establish and maintain bid file.
- Determine alongside the Construction Manager what the overhead, profit and mark-up will be for each bid.
- Ensure proper communication is maintained throughout the entire process with each department head involved.
- Review all aspects of the contract.
- Order appropriate equipment and materials needed.
- Review and approve drawings.
- Prepare job cost estimates for accounting.
- Coordinate with engineering on design build projects
- Monitor job progress including scheduling and equipment deliveries.
- Review daily job reports from the job foreman.
- Communicate on a consistent basis with the GC and Owner in the progression of the project.
- Process any changes that may arise.
- Review as-built drawings and submit to engineering for processing.
- Assist Service Manager in obtaining maintenance contracts.
- Assist accounting in obtaining payment if needed.
- Develop a positive relationship with the GC and Owner, communicate with them if any issues or concerns arise.
What’s in it for You:
- $100K - $120K DOE
- Medical insurance/Dental/Vision 100% paid for employee, and 50% paid for family.
- Vacation & Paid Time Off (amount depends upon experience 1-4 weeks)
- 7 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with 4% matching
- Gas allowance
- Flexible schedule
- Salary Commission (commission based on metrics, but the average commission earned is $10-$20K)
Must Have Qualifications:
- Familiar with HVAC, Plumbing & Construction
- Experience with doing estimating labor in construction.
- Experience estimating design.
- Sales and Marketing experience
- Ability to work well with various department leads.
- Good communication skills
- Ability to lift 25 pounds and be able to stand and sit for extended periods of time.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of HVAC, Water Piping and Refrigeration
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000