Project Manager/Estimator

SAK Builders•San Francisco, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves the estimation and management of specialty project scope of work. The successful candidate will be responsible for meeting bidding and work schedules, developing relationships with business partners, mitigating claims and conflicts, and assisting with business development. The position requires the ability to effectively estimate and complete specialty project scopes with full or enhanced fees.

Requirements

Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree or equivalent experience.
Field construction management and estimating experience (5-8 years, including supervisory skills).
Shotcrete and/or cast in place experience (3-5 years).
Leadership ability.
Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency.
Organizational and communication skills.
Drafting and computer skills.
Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting.
Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating).
Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings.
Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations.
Working knowledge of construction costs and principles in the specific region/area of employment.
Estimating experience (quantity takeoffs, purchasing accounting; engineering design knowledge and project management experience desirable).

Nice To Haves

Supervisory skills
Estimating experience (quantity takeoffs, purchasing accounting; engineering design knowledge and project management experience desirable)

Responsibilities

Perform all Project Manager and Estimator responsibilities related to a designated specialty scope of work.
Meet and maintain bidding and work schedules for specialty area.
Develop and maintain good relationships with all Business Partners.
Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict related to specialty scope of work.
Assist with business development and participate in job interviews.
Effectively estimate and complete specialty project scope with full or enhanced fee.
Review plans, requirements and specifications for specialty project scope.
Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs, labor, materials and construction equipment costs, and produce conceptual estimate for designated scope of work.
Coordinate subcontractor solicitations, job walks, manage final subcontractor bid list and communications.
Manage specialty scope bid compilation on bid day, compare competitive trade bids.
Perform post-bid buyout for project scope of work.
Establish budget, contract price and contract review (GMP/Lump Sum/Unit Price) for project scope.
Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontract bid packages and material purchases.
Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery for project scope.
Keep project scope on schedule and aligned with the overall master schedule.
Work with Superintendent to develop safety plans and implement safety procedures related to project scope.
Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms.
Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management.
Organize meetings for management and subcontractors as required by project scope.
Supervise documentation of all significant project events, e.g., accidents, delays, Change Orders.
Direct project scope preconstruction services and activities.
Maintain quality control (integrity and excellence of completed project scope).
Complete all project scope close-out procedures.
Conduct warranty follow-up (1-year warranty walks) as required.
Supervise and train staff members (if applicable).
Other responsibilities as assigned.