Estimator/Project Manager - Civil Engineer
Elder Corporation
- Des Moines, IA
- Permanent
- Full-time
Elder Corporation has been a trusted leader in residential, commercial, energy, and industrial site development for over 65 years. From massive earthmoving and underground utility projects to heavy-duty demolition, thousands of Midwest customers rely on us to deliver projects on time, on budget, and done right.Headquartered in Des Moines, IA, Elder Corporation offers a casual dress code, full benefits, competitive compensation package, and an innovative atmosphere. We are a large company with a small company, family-friendly feel, and are always encouraging new ideas.Job Description
The Project Manager/Estimator will be responsible for bidding, managing, planning, scheduling, monitoring budgets and communicating status of projects with superintendents, company leadership and field personnel.Responsibilities
- Compile and analyze data on all factors that influence the quality and profitability of a project.
- Assist Sr. Estimator with bid strategy decisions
- Track projects through to duration, ensuring Company standards and values are followed.
- Calculate and formulate precise quantity take-offs for estimates by using the plans and customer specific information provided for the project-
- Familiar with the following or similar software
- HCSS Estimating/ PM Software
- Agtek Takeoffs
- Bluebeam
- Procore
- Effectively manage and monitor multiple projects throughout the length of a project; resolve issues, track costs and resources, effectively communicate progress and changes to customers, field staff, office staff and management.
- Deliver answers in a timely fashion and in a manner that allows safe quality production, positive marginal impacts, as well as customer satisfaction.
- Maintain good relationships with customers, field workers, subcontractors and accounting staff.
- Consult across multiple disciplines including vendors, engineers, architects, and contractors to discuss and formulate effective estimates in a timely manner while meeting customer standards, regulatory standards, and maximizing profitability.
- Effectively communicate project schedules and deadlines to Field Superintendents to assist in effective time-tables that will ensure customer satisfaction, while taking the needs of other projects and other project managers’ needs into account.
- Maintain schedules, material purchase requests.
- Effectively produce, submit and manage RFI’s, submittals, change orders, and logs.
- Prepare timely reports for management throughout the project so effective decisions can be made.
- Take responsibility for accounting documentation and resolution of issues regarding cost codes for payroll, material purchases, invoices and logistics.
- Preferred 5-10 years PM/Estimator experience within Civil/Heavy Hwy projects
- Required- Civil Engineering Degree and/or license
- Familiar with Iowa Market
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with little instruction
- Field Experience
- Problem Solving Skills
- Ability to maintain multiple schedules, deadlines and varied projects in a manner that meets company guidelines and follows company values.
- Handle and analyze complaints and conflicts while meeting customer expectations and staying consistent with company values.
- Figure costs, resources or materials needed to successfully bid for and complete projects
- Use logic and reasoning to identify solutions to changes and seek appropriate management approval
- Knowledge of business management principles involved with resource allocation, and project management
- Knowledge and experience in excellent customer service, including determining customer needs and meeting quality standards for customer satisfaction
- Knowledge of raw material and practices, quality control and other techniques to maximize quality delivery and cost
- Time management skills necessary for performing daily work, as well as project completion
- Some travel may be necessary - job sites throughout the state of IA.