Dexter Construction, a division of The Municipal Group of Companies, is currently seeking the knowledge and expertise of a Project Manager/ Estimator.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare cost estimates for construction projects
Prepare public and private tender packages for review and submittal
Perform site visits, measuring, take-offs, submittals etc.
Document equipment and manpower requirements, and review of the estimate for completeness of take-off, scope and pricing.
Prepare schedules and job hand off for packages for awarded works
Project execution team support including subcontractor coordination, site meetings, scheduling, and contract administration
Provides necessary documents to field superintendents, foremen and Project Coordinators in a timely manner and follow up on all open action items.
Provide on-going support to field personnel to help identify and remove obstacles that impact construction progress, resolve challenges with respective owners and to identify and implement
Liaise actively with project delivery teams to identify, develop, and submit change orders
Develop, maintain, and regularly review up-to-date project progress information, including Critical Path scheduling, work in progress reports, and analysis of all job costs
Oversee control of project cost by development of project budget with the estimator
Read blueprints to estimate project cost effectively
Communicate and collaborate with departmental leaders to stay abreast of construction needs, budgeting, and evaluation of possible bids
Oversee control of project cost by development of project budget with the estimator
Provide on-going support to field personnel to help identify and remove obstacles that impact construction progress, resolve challenges with respective owners and to identify and implement
profit improvement strategies to the job, as needed
Provide assistance to owners in modifications resulting in Change orders.
Coordinate, price, and process change orders or technical problems with owner requirements, change orders with owners timely.
Review project job cost reports regularly and ensure project profitability.
Review time sheets, all purchase orders, delivery tickets, subcontractor requisitions, and invoices to ensure that they are coded correctly for project costing.
Visit project sites daily for troubleshooting and for the purposes of ensuring project quality.
Initiate and review regular project billing
Is responsible for the overall safety of all manpower working on the contract, proactively supports the corporate safety program and sets a positive example
Develops, chairs and initiate all job closeout activities, including preparation of as-built drawings, retaining release from subcontractors, ensuring warranty information provided to owner, final payment quantities and payment and recovery of holdback
Perform other duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience:
University degree in Civil or Resource Engineering, or other related discipline is an asset
2-5 years of similar experience preferred
Previous experience estimating public and private tenders an asset along with experience managing projects
Previous experience in the heavy civil construction an asset
Knowledge of various Estimating and constructions software’s including Bid2Win, Bluebeam, Excel etc an asset
Ability to work as part of an estimating/construction team
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Professional attitude, punctual, assertive, and personable
High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
Ability to respond in pressure situations with a calm demeanor and high sense of urgency
A comprehensive pension and benefits package is offered with this position along with opportunities for advancement and training and development.
Working Conditions:
required to work long office hours and use a computer. Field work and
company site visits will frequently be required, and will require the use of minimum PPE (Hardhat, Steel
Toe Boots, reflective vest, etc.). Other PPE might also be necessary and will be driven by the environment
of the work sites (specialized PPE, Gas monitors, Fall Arrest and Breathing Apparatus). Other travel on behalf of the company may be necessary to represent the Company or Project.
A comprehensive pension and benefits package are offered with this position along with opportunities
for advancement and training and development.
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Career ID: 103085-project-manager-estimator
