Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Veit Management, Inc is a leading specialty contractor with nearly a century of experience. The Project Manager/Estimator is responsible for bidding and securing construction projects, managing contract work from start to finish, including scheduling, cost containment, and client communication.
Responsibilities
- Seeks out/completes bid opportunities through client relationships, networking opportunities, public/private postings, assigned bid opportunities, and various other means
- Develops and maintains positive working relationships with current clients; responsible for creating relationships with potential future clients
- Estimates projects for bid submittal by reviewing plans and specifications, calculating quantities, gathering quotes and submittals, constructing the bid, and creating the bid submittal
- Coordinates pre-construction meetings for projects awarded to ensure communication and coordination between project managers, field, and office support. Works with operations staff to coordinate appropriate construction methods and staffing needs
- Obtains necessary permits and licensing
- Manages costs by tracking labor, equipment, and materials
- Manages billing with Project Coordinators to ensure accuracy of invoicing, preparation of payables, accounts receivable collections, approval of accounts payable in a timely manner and management of over/under billing monthly
- Communicates and is responsible for meeting EEO/DBE project requirements
- Ensures all aspects of the project are met safely, on/under budget and in the appropriate time frame allowed
- Uses appropriate resources to troubleshoot any project issues that may arise
- Seeks approval for all project change orders (before work is completed) and manages changes to the scope of work to maintain profitability
- Coordinates efforts and communication with the project owner/general contractor to work toward safe and timely project completion and adjust project scope of work and timelines as needed
- Assures that Leadership is informed on all matters of relative importance
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree; minimum of 5 years experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated proficiency with Construction Bidding and Project Management software
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate information to all levels of management, employees, external vendors, and other business associates
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, clients, and/or regulatory agencies
- Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of situations and events and respond accordingly
- Ability to seek counsel, when needed and use a variety of resources
- Ability to develop and nurture lasting client relationships
- Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
- Valid Driver's License and ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
- Occasional travel and overnight stays to jobsites outside of office location area (10%)
- Experience with MS Teams is desirable but not required
- Working knowledge of Viewpoint Vista and HCSS construction software is preferred
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Retirement plans with matching contributions
- Generous paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
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