Project Manager & Estimator

Description

The Project Manager is responsible for assisting in Project Management; estimating new work; maintaining client relationships; and collaborating with the operations team to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget, while maintaining safety and quality requirements

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Understand the technical characteristics of the work. Read construction blueprints, proposals, specifications to prepare accurate bids or RFP's for private and VDOT work.
• Estimate cost and pricing for projects.
• Administer contracts and subcontracts as assigned. Be able to recognize when resources allocated are not adequate to meet the project schedule or not in sequence with other project activity.
• Process change orders and communicate impacts of changes internally and externally.
• Visit and walk job sites during project lifecycle.
• Be prepared to create solutions when unforeseeable events require action not previously planned or envisioned.
• Keep abreast of current building and development in the area to seize opportunities for new work.
• Develop relationships with potential customers. Maintain existing customer relationships and ensure customer satisfaction with product quality.
• Assist with closing out of the project. Confirm all work is completed.
• Comply with all state contractual requirements throughout lifecycle.
• Act as a Company Representative coordinating subcontractor work, monitoring progress, ensuring daily reporting is captured for documentation and billing purposes.
• Act as Company Representative to VDOT.
• Prepare contracts, subcontracts, submittals and cost analysis.
• Assist in billing development and project research, bid, build and collect.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Job Requirements

• 2 years project management experience with a customer focus.
• 3-5 years civil engineering experience preferred.
• Heavy Construction/Asphalt experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to use estimating software. Experience with estimating software preferred.
• Knowledge of pertinent state, local and private requirements and regulations.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and long days as necessary.
• Must be able to work well with a variety of personalities and levels within the organization.
• Must be able and comfortable visiting job sites when necessary.
• Valid Virginia drivers license with a good driving record.
• Ability to travel locally and throughout Virginia.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing, walking, sitting, stooping, pushing, pulling, twisting, grasping; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office, vehicle and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vibrations; temperature variations and inclement weather conditions; work around heavy construction equipment. Work on uneven or wet surfaces.

Tools and equipment regularly used; computer, fax machine, office supplies, copiers, telephone/switchboard, calculator, measuring wheel, level, stick ruler, hard hat, safety vest, work boots, etc.
Compensation

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $125,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and training.