Construction Project Manager/Estimator

Description

• Directly prepare detailed quantity take-offs and assign market relevant cost factors to fully articulate preliminary/final construction cost estimates.
• Validate job estimates with preliminary proposals so it mirrors all tasks of the proposed plans.
• Meet with sales representatives or potential trade contractors.
• Procure and work with surveyors and excavators to establish boundaries, site grades, and site controls.
• Coordinate the development of preliminary schedules and budgets.
• Collaborate with the Construction team to fulfill project goals by negotiating/awarding projects to vendors (demonstrating proficient creativity, conflict resolution, and negotiating abilities).
• Maintain productive relations with prospective tenants, clients, owners, personnel and trade contractors.
• Procure and manage design services on projects.
• Work with owners, engineers and architects to value engineer projects.
• Procure and work with geotechnical engineers to procure soil reports and administer solutions.
• Assist Project Managers on the design and budget procurement of new projects.
• Work with Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers and Accountants on detailed descriptions of change orders, request for proposals, and project overages.
• Collaborate with the Construction team to accurately draft/review/present project schedules.
• Maintain a record of historical costs for use in developing preliminary cost estimates for projects.
• Coordinate initial proposals with Accountants, Project Managers, Development Team and Leasing Team.
• Procure and work with Surveyors, Utility Contractors and Excavators to develop infrastructure.
• Draft/Negotiate written Scopes of Work for Subcontractors and Material Suppliers to establish clear expectations.
• Work with consultants to develop specifications for new projects, rehabilitation projects and retrofits.
• Update and assess the monetary status of the job and take the necessary action to limit unnecessary job costs.
• Coordinate the removal/fill of dirt on future developments and on-going projects.
• Work with the Development Team and/or Leasing Team to develop project requirements.
• Encourage/implement continuous improvement and lean production.
• Ensure all certificates and final inspections have been obtained prior to project close out.
• Partner with the City to obtain permits /entitlements.
• Facilitate and prepare agendas for meetings with owners, tenants, architects, engineers, designers, and trade contractors.

Requirements

• Holds self and others to high ethical standards.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking skills.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Management experience.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups or individuals.
• Computer literate.
• Excellent organizational and follow-through skills.
• Ability to carry out multi-task projects.
• Strong understanding of Research Facilities, Multi-Story Office Buildings, Retail Centers, Apartments/Condos, Call Centers, Government Facilities and Land Development.
• Ability to understand financial statements and creating and maintaining budgets.
• Exceptional leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical capability and methodical approach to presenting and interpreting data.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance