Assistant Project Manager/ Estimator

Job Type

Full-time

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Project Manager/ Estimator is responsible for the day-to-day conduct of all assigned projects, budgets, and bids under the direction of project management leadership. The APM/ Estimator has the primary duty to plan for, budget, bid, coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors, and manage all material needs and costs through the course of each project from inception to award and completion, maintaining appropriate record of communications, updating logs, schedules, and job costs. This is an exempt position as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

ROUTINE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist PMs in the supervision and development of project engineers and other support staff.
2. Develop, manage, and/or assist with assigned client RFP responses, budgets, and bids.
3. Create and update bid and project schedules with PMs and Project Superintendents.
4. Track scope development, compile subcontractor pricing, submit requested changes, and issue associated documents to all parties.
5. Manage and/or assist PMs with the tracking and updating of budgets for client use and internal reporting.
6. Maintain cost control logs for the project team and issue client change estimates for revised scope.
7. Attend and/or direct weekly design development, budget, and project OAC meetings, and promptly update and issue meeting minutes.
8. Manage bid and project RFI logs and create solution-oriented RFI’s for clients, designers, and third-party CM’s.
9. Manage long-lead procurement logs, necessary early releases, submittal logs; review and issue material submittals for approval.
10. Ensure HBC Superintendents and subcontractors have the proper documentation required to perform work, inclusive of : Subcontracts, current plans and specifications, permits, schedules, meeting minutes, change orders, bulletins, submittals, RFI responses, correspondence, job hazard and safety reports; required postings, project directories, and emergency contact info.
11. Routinely visit project sites to monitor status with PMs, Superintendents, and subcontractors.
12. Ensure that the highest standards of quality control are maintained for all assigned bids and projects.
13. Promptly generate project close-out manuals for clients and building owners.
14. Support clients and building owners with warranty claims, day-two scope development, and similar needs.
15. Assist in the development and conduction of training for budgeting and estimating.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. This is a full-time office-based position, but the Assistant Project Manager/ Estimator will routinely visit construction sites and will be required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and use appropriate care and caution expected on an active job site.
2. The APM/ Estimator may routinely lift and/or carry moderately heavy objects, and work on repetitive tasks standing or sitting for long periods in front of a computer screen. Care should be taken to avoid back injuries, eye strain, headaches, fatigue, carpal tunnel, and related syndromes.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR EQUIVALENTS

1. At least four (4) years of experience bidding and managing as an Estimator, Asst Project Manager, Senior PE, or equivalent position on commercial construction projects.
2. An Associate’s degree or equivalent knowledge in construction management, business administration, finance, and/or related fields of study. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
3. Ability to thoroughly understand client RFP’s, RFQ’s, building regulations, architectural and engineered plans, and specifications.
4. Trade-specific knowledge of carpentry, MEP requirements, and finishes sufficient to guarantee proper conformance with architectural and engineered design and pricing requirements.
5. A general and broad understanding of accounting systems, budgets, financial reporting, prime contracts, subcontracts, lien processes, releases, invoicing, and relevant AIA documents.
6. Precise working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word, Adobe, Bluebeam, Building Connected, Procore, OST, and similar estimating and project management software.
7. LEED or similar accreditation preferred.

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Salary Description

$85,000 – $110,000/ yr dependent on qualifications