Fireproofing Estimator-Project Manager I bei MAREK

Job Summary 

MAREK is currently seeking an Estimator-Project Manager to join our Dallas-Ft. Worth location!

The Estimator-Project Manager will be responsible for learning the project delivery, partnering side-by-side to deliver projects on time, under budget and in line with the General Contractor. He or she will assist with successfully managing awarded projects and serving as a focal point for communication with field leaders and the customer. 

Job Responsibilities

Business Development

• Invests time learning the industry and who the players are, including customers and competitors. 
• Builds rapport quickly with new contacts and begins building credibility and a network of customer contacts. 
• Participates in customer meetings may be alongside a more senior MAREK representative.

Cost Estimating

• Learns estimating tools, technology and approach as it related to estimating and pricing change orders. 
• Estimates and provides pricing for work orders and change orders. 
• Develops base foundation of product knowledge, market structure and conditions, and drawings and specifications as they related to estimating and pricing changes, etc.

Project Management 

• Partners with field leaders and customers to assist in planning pre-job, including identifying and resolving potential scope, schedule, sequence, contract, budget, safety, material staging or manpower.
• Proactively asks questions when he or she does not understand construction documents.
• Develops a fair and achievable budget for labor, material and equipment, and provides the budget in a timely manner.
• Submits RFIs, prices work order or change orders, and creates submittals.
• Solicits competitive proposals and buyout of materials, vendors and subcontractors.
• Engages in regularly scheduled production look-ahead meetings. 
• Ensure timely billing and collections.
• Is regularly present on the job to support field team and effectively navigate safety, cost, and quality issues 
• Captures, organizes and maintains project documentation to mediate potential risk of back charges.
• Provides feedback to project throughout the lifecycle of the project to project management team to improve future projects. 

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field of study or high school diploma/GED with equivalent work experience. 

Experience

• 1+ year of experience performing estimates and managing fireproofing projects, spray-applied insulation projects, or slab edge and penetration firestopping projects.
• 1+ year of experience performing estimates and managing projects using The EDGE software.
• Field experience or exposure a plus.

Skills

• Knowledge of construction practices and project management methods.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Strong numerical and reasoning skills. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; Outlook, Word, and Excel. 

*We are an Equal Opportunity Employer*

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