Project Manager I

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager/Estimator to join our growing team. You will be ultimately responsible for bidding on land-clearing construction projects and managing operations at the site when the job begins. The candidate must maintain relationships with current clients and expand our clientele in Texas and surrounding states. 

A successful candidate for this position will ensure that the project is completed safely, on schedule and within budget. We expect you to have deep know-how in land clearing and job bidding/estimating practices. As a Project Estimator, you will have the opportunity to use your cost-estimating and project management expertise on land development projects in the North Texas area. This is a great opportunity for a Project Estimator to join a team that is dedicated to safety, quality, and growth. If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can grow your career and get recognized for your contributions, then this could be the role for you!

If you possess solid technical, organizational, and communication skills; and have a proven track record, we want to speak with you!

Key Responsibilities

•    Independently prepare cost estimates from site walks, plans or other documents.
•    Oversee all stages of project life cycle.
•    Manage project budget and billings.
•    Provide timely status reports to company stakeholders.
•    Analyze contractor cost proposals for reasonableness.
•    Analyze contractor change proposals for reasonableness.
•    Collaborate with other departments regarding expectations for input to estimating process.
•    Facilitate group review and presentation of estimates.
•    Maintain master estimate files and data relating to estimate.
•    Other duties as assigned.
 

Leadership Responsibilities

The right individual will be self-motivated, a strong collaborator/communicator, able to think creatively and to work with others to find solutions, drive production, and produce quality results. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. 

Essential Requirements
•    Minimum of 5 years applicable experience within cost estimating role.
•    3 to 5 years of sales experience, construction industry preferred
•    Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
•    Experience with industry standard cost estimating software.
•    Strong knowledge of the industrial construction process and familiarity with labor, material, and equipment pricing conventions
•    Ability to travel locally, company truck provided.

Professional Competencies and Skills

•    Must be able to work in a sometimes noisy or dusty indoor and outdoor environment.
•    Strong organizational and project management skills.
•    Strong technical communication skills required: Excel, Word, etc. 
•    Ability to make reasonable assumptions around quantities and sizing based on previous experience.
•    Ability to tactfully work with speed and self-confidence.
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills to produce and maintain data, reports, and statements.
•    Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with all stakeholders.
•    Attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed thoroughly and correctly.
•    Ability to work effectively handling multiple projects and across multiple management levels.
•    Must be able to work flexible hours and sometimes weekends.
•    Bilingual a plus.