Estimator / Project Manager
Moretrench Industrial, Inc.

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Overview

Construction Estimator/Project Manager will provide project management and estimating for construction project(s) through coordination, field project activities and quality control tasks of the assigned project(s) for various phases of the Constructors project(s). You will be a part of and work closely with project leaders, oversee timely distribution of all information, including project submittals, completed plans, weekly meetings, change orders, invoices, etc. The main goals will be to drive and support the delivery of profitable complex projects on schedule, on budget with complete customer satisfaction, in a safe manner and within quality standards.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Being able to interpret drawings and diagrams, Designs, constructs, retrofits and repairs interior and exterior structures made of wood, drywall, plaster, concrete or brick.
• Ability to read blueprints and translate them to project execution and action in the field, knowledge of proper use of equipment, materials and supplies used in construction work
• Prepare scope of work or bid packages for soliciting subcontractor and vendor proposals.
• Receiving, evaluating and compiling subcontractor and vendor proposals.
• Responsible for proposal submission details such as bid time, location, bid runner, bid form.
• Responsible for plan take-offs and quantity calculations for vertical and horizontal construction types - ability to manage and supervise same.
• Multi-task oriented capable of running multiple tasks concurrently.
• Maintain new job info, including all contacts, review subcontracts, submittal register, maintain project schedules; track/manage job costs and produce monthly WIPs
• Meeting attendance throughout projects with owners, subs, architects, and engineers;
• Leading and supervising daily activities, plans, coordinates, monitors project costs and productivity, as well as working with Superintendents/Foreman to overcome issues with changing and/or unforeseen field conditions and address issues as they arise with minimal delay
• Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing or via radio, address and resolve conflicts with coworkers, suppliers, and clients.
• Mathematical skills and analytical skills necessary to take and compute measurements.
• Attend/Host daily tool box meetings and company training programs.
• A history of building positive relationships with Contractors, Owners, and Engineers.
• Ability to lift objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment, ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures
• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries, wear all site specific mandated protective equipment including but not limited to hard hat, hearing protection, safety-toe boots and safety glasses.
• Ability to read, understands, follow, and enforce safety procedures and prepare written reports and forms.
• Insure employees are working safely and following all established safety policies, wear all site specific mandated protective equipment including but not limited to hard hat, hearing protection, safety-toe boots and safety glasses.
• Complete and pass annual phosphate training and attend all safety training programs related to job.
• Adhere to OSHA safety requirements. Wear mandated protective equipment and clothing.
• Exercise the right, responsibility, and obligation to stop work when knowledgeable of job hazards.
• Ability to work safely in a wide variety of climatic conditions and job site environments commonly found at Moretrench job sites.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• All employees are expected to adhere to the safety policies of Moretrench and the clients for whom we work. Following the safety policies of Moretrench Industrial, Inc. is a condition of employment and is everyone's responsibility
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Work in a TEAM environment - Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Attend and participate in weekly "Tool-box" safety meetings.
• Must have safety steel-toe, or composite material, work boot (other safety requirements provided by employer upon hire) and normal wear and tear; however are employees responsibility if misplaced or misused).
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Maintain a clean job site including tools and equipment to eliminate potential hazards.

Qualifications

Technical Capacity Requirements:

• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather.
• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination
• Time Management, thoroughness, customer/client Focus.
• Proficiency with all MS Office products;

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

Standing 70% Walking 20% Sitting 10%

Lifting - 50 LB Carrying - 50 LB

• 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell.
• The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Preferred Education and Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience.
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications (Project Specific)

• • Must be 18 years or older and have a valid and appropriate state driver's license prior to employment
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Valid CDL License.
  • Detailed Back-Ground Check
  • Job may require out of town and even overnight travel.

Additional Information

Salary Range : $82,000 - $91,000 / year

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical location or other factors permitted by law

Benefits:

• 401(k) + matching
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay

Moretrench is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Keller Foundations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.

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