Project Manager/Estimator - Masonry

Description

• Manages project claims and change orders
• Coordinates job set-up, cost codes, and reporting project costs
• Prepares detailed and accurate masonry construction estimates using industry‑standard software
• Reads and interprets construction documents
• Responds timely to customer's needs without compromising safety, quality, or reputation
• Coordinates project close-out and ensures completion of proper documentation
• Identifies and manages project scope changes
• Tracks quantities to update project revenues
• Develops and communicates project schedule
• Provides mentorship to subcontractors to meet project goals and requirements
• Manages multiple projects at one time
• Maintains project quality and conformance to drawings and specifications
• Develops competitive bids, cost estimates, schedules, and value‑engineering options
• Manages budgets, cost tracking, change orders, and billing for masonry scopes
• Prepares and presents proposals to leadership and clients
• Leads project reviews and problem resolution with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Solicits and evaluates subcontractor and supplier quotes
• Develops and maintains positive relationships both publicly and professionally in and outside of the workplace
• Weighs-in on performance reviews for assigned personnel when necessary
• Maintains strong relationships with clients, inspectors, and stakeholders related to masonry work
• Ensures that subcontracts and purchase orders are completed correctly with all pertinent information and submitted in a timely fashion
• Actively participates in ensuring job site safety according to Beaver safety policies
• Informs customers of the Beaver Companies’ abilities and areas of expertise
• Reviews construction drawings, specifications, and RFPs related to masonry work
• Ensures that the activities of subcontractors and suppliers are monitored, completed appropriately, and are understood by job site Superintendents and Foreman
• Maintains full awareness of all current project conditions and issues, including union, environment, geotechnical, government regulations and permits, materials supply, subcontractors, and schedules
• Prepares close-out documentation and ensures masonry project compliance
• Performs estimating, detailed takeoffs, and scheduling functions for masonry projects
• Directs pre-job planning, turnover, lessons learned, etc.
• Communicates with owners and their representatives regarding budgets, schedules, and change management in a professional manner, ensuring a long-term relationship
• Takes the lead to address and solve issues that impact safety, job costs, production, quality, and profitability
• Conducts jobsite visits to monitor masonry progress, quality, and safety
• Maintains a vision of value engineering and actively pursues implementation within the project
• Schedules and manages resources to keep masonry work on time
• Develops pricing for RFPs, change orders, change authorizations, bulletins, etc.
• Ensures all masonry estimates include accurate quantities, production rates, and evaluated quotes
• Proactively looks ahead to identify and avoid potential challenges
• Runs ‘Pre-Job’, ‘Mid-Job’, and ‘Post-Job’ meetings
• Performs detailed quantity takeoffs for masonry scopes of work
• Coordinates with field supervisors, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Communicates production goals clearly to field supervision
• Manages project payment applications

Requirements

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of how each project was bid and communicates efficiently with project Superintendents
• Previous field experience preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel overnight as required by project needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• 5 years’ experience in the construction industry required
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of industry practices and the impacts of project activities
• Ability to solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes and develop competitive bids
• Possesses conceptual estimating ability to understand project requirements with limited information (Design/Build)
• Ability to read and understand construction documents
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering; equivalent degree or field experience will be considered
• Accurately and efficiently take off and bids projects
• Ability to take off masonry and estimate
• Competent use of MS Office and construction software skills
• Ability to review plans, specs, and RFPs for masonry projects
• Strong leadership skills and complex problem-solving skills as it relates to customers, equipment, personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, governmental agencies, etc.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role preferred
• Ability to perform estimating, detailed take‑off, and scheduling functions
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and estimating software

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance