Project Manager / Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Beaver Excavating is expanding, and we are looking for a goal-driven Project Manager / Estimator to work as part of our team in the Pittsburgh, PA area. This position is responsible for all aspects of the planning and execution of assigned projects. This position works closely with project superintendents, owners, engineers, and construction managers. In addition, this role supervises and trains project engineers and other related project staff.

The Project Manager / Estimator creates clear and attainable project objectives while keeping a focus on quality, cost, and time. This role advocates a teamwork approach and keeps the lines of communication open to ensure the best possible outcome for the customer.

Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities

• Actively participates in ensuring job site safety according to Beaver safety policies
• Runs Pre-Job, Mid-Job, and Post-Job meetings
• Communicates production goals clearly to field supervision
• Manages multiple projects at one time
• Develops and communicates project schedule
• Ensures that the activities of subcontractors and suppliers are monitored, completed appropriately, and are understood by job site Superintendents and Foreman
• Ensures that subcontracts and purchase orders are completed correctly with all pertinent information and submitted in a timely fashion
• Provides mentorship to subcontractors to meet project goals and requirements
• Communicates with owners and their representatives regarding budgets, schedules, and change management in a professional manner, ensuring a long term relationship
• Leads project reviews and problem resolution with owners, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Responds timely to customer's needs without compromising safety, quality, or reputation
• Coordinates project close-out and ensures completion of proper documentation
• Maintains project quality and conformance to drawings and specifications
• Seeks to meet project DBE, MBE, and EEO requirements
• Informs customers of the Beaver Companies abilities and areas of expertise
• Maintains a vision of value engineering and actively pursues implementation within the project
• Proactively looks ahead to identify and avoid potential challenges
• Maintains full awareness of all current project conditions and issues, including union, environment, geotechnical, government regulations and permits, materials supply, subcontractors, and schedules
• Marketing & New Work Development Responsibilities :

Develops and maintains positive relationships both publicly and professionally in and outside of the workplace

Weighs-in on performance reviews for assigned personnel when necessary

Accurately and efficiently bids projects

Identifies and manages project scope changes

Skills & Requirements

Travel

Education & Experience

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity

The Beaver Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.