Project Mgr/ Estimator

Position Title: Estimator / Project Manager

Reports To: VP/General Manager 

Department: Operations/Estimating 

Expectations of Employee:

• Employee is committed to the company values and adheres to all Unitek Contracting Group’s policies and procedures.
• Perform duties of his/her job and as assigned by Management.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and conduct her/himself with integrity and in a polite, professional manner treating customers and co-workers courteously and respectfully.
• Consistently be on time for work, meetings and appointments and deliver work projects by assigned due dates.
• Meet productivity goals and quality standards as set by management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of the estimating process preparing bid documents, interpreting plans and specifications, take-offs, developing estimates, job checks, refining pricing strategies, and pricing change orders. 
• Communicate regularly with customers and vendors to complete bids in an accurate and timely manner. 
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and adjust schedule to consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Must regularly and directly communicate with the VP and Operations Dept
• Knowledge of Federal and State Regulations
• Project Start-Up:
  • Facilitate job process from estimating to project team and have a firm understanding of scope and budget.
  • Submit Notifications as required
  • Attend pre-con meetings
  • Arrange for access, keys, parking, etc.
  • If necessary, meet with Field Supt. at site to go over project.  Ensure team understands scope of work and has the necessary plans, specs, approved submittals in hand.
  • Prepare/review job start up sheets (Material & Equipment)
  • Coordinate any special requirements such as passes, travel, waste disposal, testing, subcontractors and air monitoring.
• Field Operations
  • Personally inspect every assigned project at a minimum of two days a week 
  • Review Daily Reports/Timesheets and turns in to Payroll on a daily basis
  • Analyze proper resource usage (crew size, means & methods, equipment, etc.)
  • Resolve any jobsite problems
  • Ensures profitable completion of all projects within the estimated costs
  • Meets or improves on the original scheduled completion dates while maintaining cost at or below budget
  • Communicates job progress at the weekly Production Meetings
  • Readily recognizes possible change order opportunities
  • Works with Field Superintendent to manage quality control, safety, productivity & other operational issues
• Administrative
  • Works with Management Team to project % to bill on a timely basis
  • Reviews and ensures all close out documents on the projects are correct and complete
• Verbal, written and interpersonal skills
  • Good attitude; must be a team player and leader
  • Professional Appearance
  • Strong Written and Oral Communication Skills

Leadership/Management Qualities:

• Create a positive team environment.
• Take corrective action to deficient performance, poor behavior & personnel problems.
• Works collaboratively with other management staff to help resolve problems and make changes to the process.
• Projects and communicates a “win-win” attitude.
• Understands day-to-day priorities very well and responds accordingly. 
• Practices crisis management as required.  Endeavors to find root causes to crisis and eliminates them.
• Communicates and enforces company standards and policies.
• Develops a personal relationship with Owner/General Contractors so that the company may have a business advantage.
• Exhibits a high level of knowledge and concern for assisting the Owner/General Contractor in developing a workable solution to their needs.
• Explore leads in a manner that produces successful, new, negotiated work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, OR 5 years’ experience in General Construction Estimating / Project Management
• Valid driver’s license

Benefits:

ESOP, 401K & matching, medical, dental, flex spending, group life insurance, holidays, vacation.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.