Beaver Excavating is expanding, and we are looking for a goal-driven Project Manager/Estimator to work as part of our team in the Pittsburgh, PA area.
This position is responsible for all aspects of the planning and execution of assigned projects.
This position works closely with project superintendents, owners, engineers, and construction managers.
In addition, this role supervises and trains project engineers and other related project staff.
The Project Manager/Estimator creates clear and attainable project objectives while keeping a focus on quality, cost, and time.
This role advocates a teamwork approach and keeps the lines of communication open to ensure the best possible outcome for the customer.
Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities
Actively participates in ensuring job site safety according to Beaver safety policies
Runs ‘Pre-Job’, ‘Mid-Job’, and ‘Post-Job’ meetings
Communicates production goals clearly to field supervision
Manages multiple projects at one time
Develops and communicates project schedule
Ensures that the activities of subcontractors and suppliers are monitored, completed appropriately, and are understood by job site Superintendents and Foreman
Ensures that subcontracts and purchase orders are completed correctly with all pertinent information and submitted in a timely fashion
Provides mentorship to subcontractors to meet project goals and requirements
Communicates with owners and their representatives regarding budgets, schedules, and change management in a professional manner, ensuring a long term relationship
Leads project reviews and problem resolution with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers
Responds timely to customer's needs without compromising safety, quality, or reputation
Coordinates project close-out and ensures completion of proper documentation
Maintains project quality and conformance to drawings and specifications
Seeks to meet project DBE, MBE, and EEO requirements
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Informs customers of the Beaver Companies’ abilities and areas of expertise
Maintains a vision of value engineering and actively pursues implementation within the project
Proactively looks ahead to identify and avoid potential challenges
Maintains full awareness of all current project conditions and issues, including union, environment, geotechnical, government regulations and permits, materials supply, subcontractors, and schedules
Marketing & New Work Development Responsibilities : Develops and maintains positive relationships both publicly and professionally in and outside of the workplace
Develops and maintains positive relationships both publicly and professionally in and outside of the workplace
Management & Development Responsibilities : Weighs-in on performance reviews for assigned personnel when necessary
Weighs-in on performance reviews for assigned personnel when necessary
Estimating & Bidding Responsibilities : Accurately and efficiently bids projects Develops pricing for RFPs, change orders, change authorizations, bulletins, etc. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of how each project was bid and communicates efficiently with project Superintendents
Accurately and efficiently bids projects
Develops pricing for RFPs, change orders, change authorizations, bulletins, etc.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of how each project was bid and communicates efficiently with project Superintendents
Cost Management Responsibilities : Identifies and manages project scope changes Coordinates job set-up, cost codes, and reporting project costs Manages project payment applications Tracks quantities to update project revenues Directs pre-job planning, turnover, lessons learned, etc. Manages project claims and change orders Takes the lead to address and solve issues that impact safety, job costs, production, quality, and profitability
Identifies and manages project scope changes
Coordinates job set-up, cost codes, and reporting project costs
Manages project payment applications
Tracks quantities to update project revenues
Directs pre-job planning, turnover, lessons learned, etc.
Manages project claims and change orders
Takes the lead to address and solve issues that impact safety, job costs, production, quality, and profitability
Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company
Skills & Requirements
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of industry practices and the impacts of project activities
Excellent written and verbal communication
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Strong leadership skills and complex problem-solving skills as it relates to customers, equipment, personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, governmental agencies, etc.
Competent use of MS Office and construction software skills
Demonstrates respect for coworkers and customers
Travel
Ability and willingness to travel overnight as required by project needs
Education & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent required; equivalent field experience will be considered
5 years’ experience in the construction industry required
Previous field experience preferred
Previous experience in a supervisory role preferred
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Equal Opportunity
The Beaver Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
About The Beaver Companies
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