Job Details
Project Manager/Estimator
GPI Construction is a rapidly growing 48+ year old General Contracting/Construction Management firm located in Brattleboro Vermont, we are seeking a qualified Project Manager and Estimator. Most of our sales volume is commercial and from repeat clients, our geographic coverage area is approximately a 60-mile radius of Brattleboro, VT.
We perform a mix of Public/Private construction management and hard bid projects with a focus on commercial construction and renovation. Our projects range from small renovations to projects up to $6 Million.
Responsibilities
- Perform plan reviews
- Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meeting, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
- Write Scopes of Work and Prepare Subcontract Agreement
- Taking lead with Estimating, Budgeting and Bidding of projects
- Reviewing RFP, Project specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
- Preparing estimates by calculating complete take-off of scope of work
- Preparing requests for subcontractor quotations and analysis of subcontractor quotes
- Preparing conceptual estimates from preliminary design documents
- Providing assistance to field operations with Change Order estimates and pricing
- Providing assistance with pre-construction activities
- Planning, execution and close-out of construction projects
- Communicate effectively with other key staff, contractors and subcontractors.
- Processing submittals and RFI s.
- Communicate effectively with Owner, coordinate meetings, and prepare mtg. minutes
- Draft meeting agendas for all preconstruction meetings
- Establish and maintain relationships with clients and subcontractors
- Ensure that all work is planning consistently with the contract documents and will meet or exceed client expectations
- Attend periodic meetings including owner meetings, subcontractor meetings, etc.
- Estimate and execute small projects and service calls
Ideal candidate will have:
- Minimum of 10 years of commercial construction experience
- 2- or 4-year degree in engineering or construction management a plus
- Ability to multi-task on a high level
- General knowledge of all aspects of construction
- Possess judgement to negotiate the critical balance between budget and the construction process
- Have excellent problem-solving skills to manage details necessary for a successful project
- High attention to detail and quality
- Ability to read architectural & MEP prints and perform quantity take-offs
- Excellent written verbal and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft office products including MS project
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle a variety of duties with minimal supervision
- Proficiency with Sage/Timberline, Planswift and Procore a plus
Compensation/Benefits:
- Salary $95K $130K commensurate with experience and ability
- Simple IRA w/ company match
- Bonus/Profit sharing based on company performance
- Paid vacations/sick days
- Disability & health insurance available
- Company Vehicle or Vehicle allowance