Estimator-Project Manager I

MAREK•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves a blend of business development, cost estimating, and project management within the construction industry. The Estimator-Project Manager I will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, accurately estimating project costs, and managing project delivery from pre-job planning through to final documentation. The position requires a proactive approach to customer relations, meticulous attention to detail in cost assessment, and effective coordination of resources to ensure profitable and precise project execution. The role also serves as a key support to field teams and requires strong collaboration with customers, vendors, and subcontractors.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED with equivalent work experience
3+ years of progressive experience in commercial or residential construction industry selling, estimating and managing projects, preferably in general contracting or drywall and interiors.
Proven track record developing new customers and selling projects to both new and existing customers, field experience a plus.
Demonstrated experience using various estimating, scheduling, and/or project management technology (Quick Bid, On-Screen Take-Off, project management and blueprint collaboration software such as BlueBeam, PlanGrid, etc.)
Strong knowledge of construction practices, estimating, and project management methods
Strong numerical and reason skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail
Action and results oriented
Customer service skills and ability to be flexible
Team player with the ability to interact professionally with all levels both internally and externally
Strong organizational skills
Able to demonstrate the manual dexterity to operate a personal computer effectively.
Able to communicate orally in a clear manner.
Able to hear oral communication either in person or on equipment such as telephone or mobile phone.
Able to operate a personal computer, either desktop or laptop, for extended periods of time creating, composing and reviewing documents and spreadsheets.
Able to operate office equipment, including telephone, mobile phone, photocopier, fax machine, scanner and calculator.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field of study a plus

Responsibilities

Proactively identifies and pursues target customers and projects in alignment with Marek goals.
Creates and maintains close, trusting relationships with customers and potential customers.
Develops insights into customers’ business plans with their clients.
Influences recommendations, project scope, decision criteria, schedule, etc. on the front end to best position Marek and customer for win-win outcomes.
Consistently secures profitable and/or strategic customers and projects.
Delivers a complete, well-informed customer presentation.
Effectively balances potential risks and rewards when negotiating.
Actively participates in industry or related organizations.
Effectively assesses and prioritizes opportunities to bid.
Accurately assesses all factors of project scope which may affect cost, including probable scope which may have been left out or is unspecified.
Reviews plan, drawings, specifications, schedule and may visit construction site to note geographic features, site access, logistics for material staging, etc.
Works closely with potential suppliers, manufacturers and subcontractors on quotes.
Manages time and abilities to deliver an on-time bid.
Partners with field leaders and customer to plan pre-job, including identifying and resolving potential scope, schedule, sequence, contract, budget, safety, material staging or manpower issues, and developing appropriate internal cost code structure.
Effectively solicits competitive proposals and buyout of materials, vendors and subcontractors.
Engages in regularly scheduled production look-ahead meetings.
Develops and gains agreement from customer on a schedule of values which ensures project is funded appropriately and pre-empts risky cost questions at the end of the job.
Ensures timely and effective billing and collections.
Works side-by-side with Marek field leadership and the customer to manage ongoing labor and material costs and beat the budget.
Serves as a resource to the field, is regularly present on the job to support Marek field team and effectively navigate safety, cost and quality-impact issues.
Effectively manages cost, schedule, sequence and resources (labor, materials, third parties) to ensure precision project delivery.
Confronts customer with issues affecting safety, cost, production or quality, offering solutions leading to a positive resolution.
Effectively documents customer agreements through the RFI and/or change order process.
Generates all closing documentation and closing actions.
Ensures both GC and Owner are satisfied with the value Marek provided.