Estimator Project Manager at Professional Placement Services

We are full-service restoration contractor looking for a take-charge, results-oriented Estimator / Project Manager to qualify, estimate, and secure new project opportunities and manage the project to successful completion, both on time and within budget (not impossible).

You will be the first contact our potential partners encounter, we expect a high level of professionalism, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to be empathic to the partners situation.

We realize not everyone can possess these important characteristics, so it is important that we recruit and onboard someone that truly is looking for more than just a 9-5 job…this is a career!

Our company culture is based on accountability and responsibility, along with the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our partners and team members.

Over 100 years, we have built teams of highly trained and qualified professionals and will continue to provide all our team members ongoing training and development in the field of restoration.

We make integrity, quality, safety and extraordinary service our top priority in every situation, and we expect the successful candidate to continue to help us reach those organizational goals.

Compensation & Benefits Package includes:

1. Competitive salary with annual bonus opportunity
2. Medical (BCBS PPO), Dental, & Vision premiums are 100% employer-paid
3. Generous Paid Time Off Policy – 15 days at hire, 20 days on 1st service anniversary
4. Company Credit Card & Fuel Card
5. 401k Plan with Employer match
6. Car Allowance
7. Company Phone, Computer/Tablet

Estimating Responsibilities include:

• Prepare detailed narratives for estimates to convey the scope of work to the client
• Itemize trade-specific scopes and prepare bid packages & post bid analysis, submit bid/quote promptly
• Primary contact for the clients
• Coordinate Multiple projects
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, construction plans, specifications, and related documents.
• Identify and evaluate bid opportunities
• Perform detailed takeoffs and or site surveys
• Calculate and analyze costs to ensure all requirements are met.
• Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials, identifying qualified subcontractors, and negotiating prices.
• Negotiate and prepare change orders, as necessary.
• Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.

Project Management Responsibilities include:

• Write correspondence letters compile submittal information, review shop drawings, mix designs, and all other necessary documents so that the project can begin and function properly.
• Coordinate project handoff process
• Reevaluate the project before work begins
• Take part in branch operations meetings
• Coordinate project progress and ensure accurate monthly projections
• Take part in performance dialogues and meetings
• Assist in scheduling.
• Notify subcontractors and suppliers of anticipated start and delivery needs.
• Schedule Pre-job meetings and progress meetings both internally and with the owner.
• Assist and support the Area Superintendent and Foremen as needed.
• Review job quantities, approve invoices, and subcontractor payments, prepare extra work change orders, and monitor job costs.
• Review, tabulate, and negotiate final quantity agreements with owner and Prime contractor to ensure 100% payment for all work performed.
• Review monthly account receivables and cash aging reports.
• Performs other job-related responsibilities and special projects as requested.

If you believe that you are the right fit and are looking for a great team to build a career in restoration, please contact us immediately.

We offer a proven career path, competitive salary + bonus.

For our teams, this isn’t just a job, it’s a calling.