Project Manager​/Estimator

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our collaborative team. This person will estimate jobs about 25% of their time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interpret project plans, specifications, and details for subcontractors and craft persons
• Implement the pre-construction quality plan
• Obtain and maintain all necessary construction permits
• Develop and maintain:
  Material Tracking List, Project Test and Inspection Listing, Concrete Placement Log, Non-Conformance Report
• Manage, create, and distribute contract documents
• Establish handling procedures for electronic documents, including Request for Information (RFI) and correspondence
• Incorporate all processes and procedures that support the project closeout phase
• Manage all aspects of testing and inspection processes for the construction quality management program
• Establish reporting formats, protocols, schedules, and any off-site testing procedures
• Coordinate the packaging, manage, track, review and processing of submittals
• Set up submittal register in accordance with project specifications
• Obtain the customer/architect’s approval for field changes
• Expedite submittals to ensure material deliveries are in sync with the project schedule
• Communicate details and requirements for the submittal process to subcontractors and suppliers
• Provide periodic updates of the submittal register to the customer or architect
• Coordinate details of various subcontractors, including verifying insurance, preparing paperwork, and requesting final payment from Finance
• Develop and distribute RFIs and Change Orders
• Define and implement procedures for posting revisions and updates to as-build construction documents
• Incorporate subcontractor as-built documentation in the procedures for revising or updating contract documents
• Determine alternative work methods as needed
• Coordinate safety and compliance for all team members
• Maintain schedule of timelines and follow through until completion
• Must maintain an extremely professional working relationship with clients, subcontractors, and peers
• Review, create, submit quality estimates with detailed proposals
• Prepare high level quantity and manpower take-offs
• Prospect and procure new opportunities for bid
• Comprehensively analyze plans, specifications, proposals and additional documentation to prepare bid estimates for projects
• Attend site visits, pre-bid meetings, jobsite walk-throughs, bids, and coordination meetings
• Must maintain an extremely professional working relationship with clients, subcontractors, and peers
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) from College or University in a technical area of study
• Minimum 5+ years of related PM experience and/or training
• 1-3 years commercial construction estimating experience
• Manage owner and a/e relationships
• Demonstrates capability to read, understand and apply standard to moderately complex documents affecting projects, including but not limited to: agreements/contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys and drawings.
• Computer skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Office, project and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level; knowledge of Viewpoint is a plus as well as On-Screen Takeoff knowledge
• Knowledge of construction processes and terminology
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents
• Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Detail orientation and time management skills sufficient to organize and manage multiple commercial construction projects
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Proven positive and professional attitude and customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills; both internal and external
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• 401(k) w/company match
• Health insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Calhoun is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion or national origin or any other protected class.

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status, O-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Project Manager Estimator
• Lexington, KY, United States