Estimator/Construction Project Manager

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a designated product line (Service), developing new business opportunities, and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients. This role requires a proactive approach to project management and bidding, with a focus on B2B interactions and technical sales in the utility sector.

This is a highly visible position. The individual shall manage and maintain contact with owners, engineers, and other customers in a professional manner with the company’s best interest in mind. Specific duties include: estimating, project management, project administration, and cost analysis, outlined as follows:

• Review proposal specifications and drawings, attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of the estimate.
  
• Prepare estimates by calculating takeoffs of the scope of work.
  
• Submit estimates to supervisor to review all final estimate packages to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to submitting formal quotation.
  
• Maintain files of working document as back up for estimate figures and build customer history.
  
• Participate in bid strategy and presentation meetings with sales staff as requested.
  
• Participate in presentations to corporate management and clients. May be responsible for closing/negotiating the �Sale†with team members and individually.
  
• Manage awarded contracts as required, including project set up, estimating / pricing extra work items, change orders and/or credits and attending progress meetings.
  
• Responsible for project follow up in reference to project profit / loss.
  
• Responsible for setting up contracts and preparing paperwork to enter the corporate system.
  
• Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts.
  
• Assist in the preparation of recommendations for clients and prepare cost estimates as required.
  
• Perform additional assignments as requested or necessary
  

Basic Qualifications

• A valid and unrestricted driver�s license
  
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
  
• Associate�s degree
  
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  
• Willing and able to work at heights and in confined spaces (manholes)
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
  
• Sewer or Utility experience