Project Manager/Estimator Construction
Nextech · Madison, WI · 2 mo ago
Information Technology$80k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the bidding, tracking, execution, and costing of assigned projects within the Construction Department.
- Helping determine workload, bid pricing, and overseeing materials pricing and procurement.
- Maintaining consistent communication with general contractors, managing change orders, coordinating project workflows, procuring parts, and handling clerical tasks that support overall project success.
- Built and nurtured relationships with customers to expand the construction teams.
- Worked closely with vendors to secure the most competitive pricing and ensure projects are monitored and managed to stay on schedule and within budget.
- Collaborates with executive-level management, including the Vice President of Construction and Construction Managers, in the development of performance goals, workflows, and long-term plans.
- Analyzed current operational processes and performance, recommending efficiency improvements that drive GM% improvement and minimize overhead costs.
- Aids department managers in resolving issues that may arise during construction-related work.
- Develops, implements, and monitors day-to-day operational systems and processes, providing visibility into goals, progress, and obstacles for key initiatives.
- Built and maintained relationships with construction department heads, general contractors, the estimating team, and vendors to make decisions and set strategic goals.
- Cultivated relationships with customers to build and maintain the workload.
- Sets up and monitors projects in Procore from initiation to completion.
- Monitors budgets for active projects.
- Schedules team manpower.
- Collaborates with the Service team and Maverik Management team to ensure they have the necessary materials and resources for successful project handoffs.
- Communicates critical issues and risks to senior leadership and drives them to resolution with consistent objectivity.
- Ensures and manages effective communication with all stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including advanced skills in Excel (Pivot tables, Vlookup, Macros, If Statements, Formulas).
- Ability to coordinate, contribute to and work within a cross-functional team.
- Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to remain disciplined and show continued perseverance.
- Ability to focus and be committed to resolve complex issues.
- Ability to be flexible and operate in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to easily establish rapport and effective relationships, while driving accountability for shared results.
- High level of operational focus and accuracy.