Estimator / Project Manager

Estimating:

• Perform quality take offs and reviews of plans and specifications
• Maintain organized records of take offs, bid information, etc.
• Review and analyze subcontractor and vendor quotes, negotiating fair and accurate pricing
• Create and manage change orders
• Work with general contractors, landscape architects, and project architects to bring projects into budget
• Maintain continued dialogue (follow-up) with General Contractors / project owners after bids are submitted
• Assist with writing technical proposals
• Manage estimates, delivering on-time and ensuring healthy backlog
• Create and submit project submittal package

Project Management:

• Management of weekly and daily production schedule
• Build project schedules (GANTT charts), communicate timelines with superintendents and Operations Manager
• Work together with field management to complete job on time, on budget, and up to quality standards
• Work with Operations Team to ensure daily labor and equipment management (including review of Aspire schedule, MPSS, etc.)
• Work with Operations Team to forecast labor and equipment needs
• Job Cost Review and Correction of process
• Order and manage materials and rental equipment (margin aggression)
• Work closely with field management to ensure materials are ordered and delivered in a timeline manner
• Pre-construction onsite review with superintendents
• Sub-contractor coordination and scheduling
• Maintain extraordinary communication with clients, subcontractors, and vendors
• Subcontract review (including continuing education)
• Subcontractor (subcontract) management (including accurate and thorough purchase orders, etc.)
• Assist field management with quality control
• Participate in on-site meetings, as required
• Submitting pay apps

• 4-year degree in construction management, landscape architecture, or a related field is preferred but not required
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in a project management or supervisory role
• A strong understanding of construction concepts timelines
• A strong understanding of landscape and construction materials
• Proficient in the use of computers and have a working knowledge of Microsoft programs
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• 401K plan with partial match
• Paid Time Off to include Vacation and Sick
• Dental, Vision, Disability and many more supplemental insurances
• Health insurance package