Job Summary

The Estimator-Project Manager will be responsible for learning the project delivery, partnering side-by-side to deliver projects on time, under budget and in line with the General Contractor. He or she will assist with successfully managing awarded projects and serving as a focal point for communication with field leaders and the customer.

Job Responsibilities

Business Development Invests time learning the industry and who the players are, including customers and competitors. Builds rapport quickly with new contacts and begins building credibility and a network of customer contacts. Participates in customer meetings may be alongside a more senior MAREK representative. Cost Estimating Learns estimating tools, technology and approach as it related to estimating and pricing change orders. Estimates and provides pricing for work orders and change orders. Develops base foundation of product knowledge, market structure and conditions, and drawings and specifications as they related to estimating and pricing changes, etc. Project Management Partners with field leaders and customers to assist in planning pre-job, including identifying and resolving potential scope, schedule, sequence, contract, budget, safety, material staging or manpower. Proactively asks questions when he or she does not understand construction documents. Develops a fair and achievable budget for labor, material and equipment, and provides the budget in a timely manner. Submits RFIs, prices work order or change orders, and creates submittals. Solicits competitive proposals and buyout of materials, vendors and subcontractors. Engages in regularly scheduled production look-ahead meetings. Ensure timely billing and collections. Is regularly present on the job to support field team and effectively navigate safety, cost, and quality issues Captures, organizes and maintains project documentation to mediate potential risk of back charges. Provides feedback to project throughout the lifecycle of the project to project management team to improve future projects. Job Requirements

Education Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field of study or high school diploma/GED with equivalent work experience. Experience Progressive experience in commercial construction industry, preferably in general contracting and/or drywall and interiors. Field experience or exposure a plus. Experience or exposure to estimating, scheduling, and/or project management technology a plus. (Quick Bid, On-Screen Take-Off, Project Management and blueprint collaboration software such as Bluebeam, Plan Grid, etc.) Skills Knowledge of construction practices and project management methods. Professional verbal and written communication skills Strong relationship building skills. Strong numerical and reasoning skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; Outlook, Word, and Excel.

*We are an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Direct reports

This position has no supervisory responsibilities for direct reports