Project Mgr/ Estimator

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the estimating process, including preparing bid documents; interpreting plans and specifications; performing quantity take-offs; developing accurate cost estimates; conducting job checks; refining pricing strategies; and pricing change orders.
• Communicate regularly with customers and vendors to develop accurate and timely bids.
• Identify and evaluate project risks, scope clarifications, and cost impacts during the estimating phase.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Facilitate a smooth transition from estimating to the project team with a clear understanding of project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Submit required notifications and permits as applicable.
• Attend and participate in pre-construction meetings.
• Cook up and review job start-up documentation, including material and equipment requirements.
• Coordinate special project requirements such as travel, waste disposal, testing, subcontractors, and air monitoring.
• Personally inspect each assigned project at a minimum of two days per week.
• Review daily reports and timesheets; submit payroll information accurately and on time.
• Analyze and manage resource utilization, including crew size, equipment, and means and methods.
• Identify and resolve jobsite issues promptly.
• Monitor project costs, productivity, and schedules to ensure profitable completion within the approved budget.
• Meet or exceed original scheduled completion dates whenever possible.
• Communicate project status, risks, and progress at weekly production meetings.
• Identify and pursue potential change order opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Field Superintendent to manage quality control, safety, productivity, and operational performance.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Ability to create and foster a positive, collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to address and take corrective action regarding deficient performance, inappropriate behavior, and personnel issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other management staff to resolve problems and implement process improvements.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented “win-win” attitude.
• Strong understanding of day-to-day operational priorities with the ability to respond effectively to changing demands.
• Effective crisis management, including identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Practice effective crisis management, including identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ability to communicate, enforce, and uphold company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Identify and pursue leads in a manner that results in successful, negotiated work.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field or a minimum of five (5) years of experience in General Construction Estimating and/or Project Management.
• Valid driver’s license.

About Us

Unitek Restorative Services, founded in 2015, provides everything from water extraction fire restoration, repair and reconstruction services while adhering to strict safety and compliance standards. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.