Civil Project Manager/Estimator
Apply NowCompany: Sherwood Companies
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Estimating: Responsibilities include preparing cost estimates for commercial/civil/heavy highway/utility construction projects. Proficiency is required in determining costs for earthwork, commercial structures, subgrade preparation, asphalt and concrete paving, drainage and bridges. Experience preparing pre-bid construction schedules is also a must.
Project Manager: Provide management oversight for all phases of the commercial/civil/heavy highway/utility construction projects including coordinating employees, material and equipment; ensuring specifications are followed; and work is proceeding on schedule. This also includes financial oversite of the project involving budgeting, cost tracking and calculating projections.
BENEFITS
ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE
Estimating:
Assists with identifying potential projects for bidding and preparing pre-bid queries
Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products
Consult with legal, finance, equipment, procurement, construction foremen and vendors to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
Prepare for heavy civil construction estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work
Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
Assists in developing best suitable construction methodologies and scheduling for projects
Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops
Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors
Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
Establish and maintain tendering process, and conduct negotiations
Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to complete internally or via a sub-contractor
Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project
Visit site and record information about access, drainage and topography, and availability of services such as water and electricity
Assists in post bid analysis
Maintain good customer relations by acting in a professional and courteous manner
Project Management:
Develop a cost-effective plan and schedule for project completion following a logical pattern for resource utilization
Selects and coordinates work of subcontractors working on various phases of the project
Oversees performance of all trade contractors
Reviews architectural and engineering drawings to ensure all specs and regulations are followed
Responsible for proper administration of construction contracts and for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses
Supervises assistant managers, reviews their reports, checks on reported difficulties and correct and safety violations or deficiencies
Tracks and controls construction schedule and associated costs to achieve completion on time and within budget
Reports to owners and architects about progress and any necessary modifications of plans
Other duties as assigned
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
On time delivery
Customer satisfaction
Estimate verse Actuals
COMPETENCIES
Work Standards
Continuous Improvement
Initiating Action
Adaptability
Contributing to Team Success
Managing Work (Time Management)
Communication
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience required
3+ years of estimating and supervising commercial/heavy civil/heavy highway/utility construction projects experience required
Use of Bid2Win or similar cost estimating, scheduling and cost tracking software a plus
CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Mathematical reasoning
Judgement and decision making
Critical thinking
Reading comprehension
Excellent oral and written communication
Inductive reasoning
Superior negotiating skills
Time management
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Keyboarding/typing
Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy
Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to effectively verbally communicate
Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs.)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Office environment with varying degrees of noise levels
Outside at times; may be exposed to outdoor seasonal temperature extremes
Visit construction sites; air quality/environmental contaminants consistent with an outdoor
construction site
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Estimating: Responsibilities include preparing cost estimates for commercial/civil/heavy highway/utility construction projects. Proficiency is required in determining costs for earthwork, commercial structures, subgrade preparation, asphalt and concrete paving, drainage and bridges. Experience preparing pre-bid construction schedules is also a must.
Project Manager: Provide management oversight for all phases of the commercial/civil/heavy highway/utility construction projects including coordinating employees, material and equipment; ensuring specifications are followed; and work is proceeding on schedule. This also includes financial oversite of the project involving budgeting, cost tracking and calculating projections.
BENEFITS
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident and Cancer Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term disability
- 401(k) with match
- Yearly boot reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE
Estimating:
Assists with identifying potential projects for bidding and preparing pre-bid queries
Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products
Consult with legal, finance, equipment, procurement, construction foremen and vendors to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
Prepare for heavy civil construction estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work
Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
Assists in developing best suitable construction methodologies and scheduling for projects
Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops
Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors
Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
Establish and maintain tendering process, and conduct negotiations
Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to complete internally or via a sub-contractor
Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project
Visit site and record information about access, drainage and topography, and availability of services such as water and electricity
Assists in post bid analysis
Maintain good customer relations by acting in a professional and courteous manner
Project Management:
Develop a cost-effective plan and schedule for project completion following a logical pattern for resource utilization
Selects and coordinates work of subcontractors working on various phases of the project
Oversees performance of all trade contractors
Reviews architectural and engineering drawings to ensure all specs and regulations are followed
Responsible for proper administration of construction contracts and for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses
Supervises assistant managers, reviews their reports, checks on reported difficulties and correct and safety violations or deficiencies
Tracks and controls construction schedule and associated costs to achieve completion on time and within budget
Reports to owners and architects about progress and any necessary modifications of plans
Other duties as assigned
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
On time delivery
Customer satisfaction
Estimate verse Actuals
COMPETENCIES
Work Standards
Continuous Improvement
Initiating Action
Adaptability
Contributing to Team Success
Managing Work (Time Management)
Communication
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience required
3+ years of estimating and supervising commercial/heavy civil/heavy highway/utility construction projects experience required
Use of Bid2Win or similar cost estimating, scheduling and cost tracking software a plus
CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Mathematical reasoning
Judgement and decision making
Critical thinking
Reading comprehension
Excellent oral and written communication
Inductive reasoning
Superior negotiating skills
Time management
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Keyboarding/typing
Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy
Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to effectively verbally communicate
Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs.)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Office environment with varying degrees of noise levels
Outside at times; may be exposed to outdoor seasonal temperature extremes
Visit construction sites; air quality/environmental contaminants consistent with an outdoor
construction site
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)