Project Manager/Estimator

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For over a century, Darragh has been more than a supplier—we’ve been a trusted partner to professional contractors across Arkansas and beyond. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, we’re proud to offer more than just top-quality building materials and expert guidance. We offer a workplace where people matter, careers grow, and values come first. At Darragh, we believe in good people doing good business. Our team thrives in a supportive, family-oriented environment where work-life balance is valued and success is shared. If you’re ready to join a company that has stood strong since 1906 by putting people and service first, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Summary

Lead and manage all phases of project estimation and execution to ensure timely completion within budgetary constraints. Establish project timelines, track progress, and generate detailed reports for senior leadership to communicate project status and performance metrics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  include the following: 

• Accurately and efficiently prepare detailed estimates of quantities for fabricated reinforcing bars, mesh accessories, and related products required for bid projects.
• Maintain clear, professional, and effective communication with customers and team members throughout all phases of the project life cycle.
• Oversee the quoting process by preparing material bids to ensure assigned customer accounts receive timely and accurate proposals for projects they are pursuing.
• Keep an up-to-date bid calendar and tracking spreadsheet to ensure accurate scheduling of estimates, bids, and upcoming project opportunities, utilizing Dodge reports to monitor and capture future construction leads.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques; track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks; ensure budgetary objectives are met through adjustments based on financial analysis.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Qualifications include the following: 

• Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; OR six months to one-year related experience and training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficient working knowledge of AutoCAD (2010 or higher), MicroStation, ASA Rebar, iSqFt, and reading blueprints as well as Microsoft suite programs
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and respectfully convey information to both customers and co-workers
• Working knowledge of estimating and reasoning ability to solve practical problems with a variety of variables

Benefits

• Company cell phone reimbursement plan and laptop
• 160 hours of company paid flexible PTO per year
• Generous benefit package that includes health insurance with a portion company paid, dental vision, and disability insurance
• 401k with a generous matching program
• Employee product discount
• Education assistance program

We offer training and professional development opportunities for all our employees. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, visit www.darraghcompany.com/careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE); Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V; Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)