Sr. Project Manager/Director of Estimating

Description

  

Prairie Band Construction is looking for a Senior Project Manager/Director of Estimating to work on a Federal and commercial construction project.  The incumbent will have the direct responsibility for all aspects of the pre-construction process, development of all aspects of cost estimates, selection and buy-out of subcontractors, turnover to the post construction operations team, overseeing project accomplishments, administering all instructions, and answering all questions from the client or Contracting Officer pertaining to the project during the life of the contract.  The ideal candidate must be familiar and conversant with the various codes and standards applicable to the scope of work. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with many other professionals including consultants, contractors, accountants and operations personnel to provide the most accurate and comprehensive financial and budget analysis for their employers. Their duties often include:
• Analyzing requirement documents, blueprints and project plans to gain a thorough understanding of the project
• Determining what factors of production will influence the cost of a service or product
• Preparing material estimates and cost estimates for the product or service
• Creating labor estimates for any project
• Developing and maintaining relationships with company vendors and contractors
• Managing bids from vendors and contractors
• Using bid data to prepare detailed a cost analysis
• Presenting prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders
• Compiling and recording actual costs
• Manage the construction workflow process starting in the project origination phase, to include estimating, negotiation, contracting, buyout, construction administration, financial management and closeout.
• Meet with Owners and Design Professionals to determine project requirements, manage client satisfaction, and take immediate action to respond to problems and concerns.
• Acquire and manage all building permits and other regulatory prerequisites.
• Clarify scope of work and prepare cost estimates and proposals.
• Establish, monitor, communicate and maintain project schedules utilizing contemporary scheduling software.
• Develop and implement strategies to self-perform and outsource the various aspects of the project to achieve the project’s objectives of price, schedule and quality.
• Negotiate contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders to ensure that all project goals are addressed.
• Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions.
• Conduct and document project progress meetings.
• Determine and implement the appropriate level of project control (i.e.: submittal logs, change order logs, etc.).
• Manage project costs to ensure budgets are maintained.  Document and manage changes in the work to ensure the interests of all stakeholders in the project are reasonably met.
• Create and follow up on monthly requisitions to the Owner and maintain a regular dialogue with the project vendors to ensure all financial matters are kept within contract terms.
• Ensure that all aspects of the project are compliant with all contract terms and legal requirements governing the project.
• Administer client-specific programs, such as CQC, Safety, Environmental Stewardship, etc.
• Provide timely and cordial interaction with supporting work groups, such as Accounting, HR, etc.
• Document substantial completion.
• Manage the project closeout process to ensure timely completion.
• Conduct and/or participate in regularly held meetings involving Prairie Band Construction and Prairie Band’s Federal Group internal staff and external stakeholders, such as Owners, Subcontractors, etc.
• Provide training, mentoring and coaching to assist and develop other members of the project and estimating team.

Requirements

  

• Must  have experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Access) and scheduling software (Primavera and  MS Project).  
• Must have experience with both line item estimating as well as full division stand-alone job estimating
• Must have experience with RS Means/Gordian products, as well as other estimating software
• Experience with Federal contracting is required. 
• Experience in and ability to utilize the 3-phase inspection program.
• Must be well versed in broad based Architectural, Engineering and construction principles 
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must have B.S. degree in engineering, architecture or construction management or 10 years of direct experience.
• Minimum 10 years of construction supervisory experience with at least 3 years in a proje