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Project Manager / Estimator

Project Manager / Estimator

Municipal Group of CompaniesFredericton, New Brunswick
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Dexter Construction is a large, diversified Construction Company engaged in all major aspects of the heavy civil construction industry within the Atlantic Provinces. We are currently seeking the qualifications and expertise of an Project Manager / Estimator based out of Fredericton and Woodstock, NB.

Job Summary :

The Project Manager / Estimator will assist in the planning, executing, and delivery of Company projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with specifications. The Project Manager / Estimator will help define project requirements and scope, acquire project resources, and support the efforts of project team members. Efficient delivery of project requirements, effective quality control, and clear communication of expectations to stakeholders and upward reporting to management are critical tasks that must be performed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Prepare cost estimates for construction projects
  • Prepare public and private tender packages for review and submittal
  • Perform site visits, measuring, take-offs, submittals etc.
  • Read blueprints to estimate project cost effectively
  • Document organization and control, equipment and manpower requirements, and review of the estimate for completeness of take-off, scope and pricing.
  • Prepare schedules and job hand off for packages for awarded works
  • Project execution team support including subcontractor coordination, site meetings, scheduling, and contract administration
  • Liaise actively with project delivery teams to identify, develop, and submit change orders
  • Develop, maintain, and regularly review up-to-date project progress information, including Critical Path scheduling, work in progress reports, and analysis of all job costs
  • Liaise with subcontractors and trades on various estimates towards the construction project
  • Work with the Managers and on-site superintendent to coordinate the activities of the Foremen and subcontractor work crews as required
  • Provides necessary documents to field superintendents and foremen in a timely manner and follow up on all open action items.
  • Provide on-going support to field personnel to help identify and remove obstacles that impact construction progress, resolve challenges with respective owners and to identify and implement
  • profit improvement strategies to the job, as needed
  • Provide assistance to owners in modifications resulting in Change orders.
  • Coordinate, price, and process change orders or technical problems with owner requirements, change orders with owners timely.
  • Review time sheets, all purchase orders, delivery tickets, subcontractor requisitions, and invoices to ensure that they are coded correctly for project costing.
  • Visit project sites daily for troubleshooting and for the purposes of ensuring project quality.
  • Initiate and review regular project billing
  • Proactively supports the corporate safety program and sets a positive example
  • Participates in job closeout activities, including preparation of as-built drawings, retaining release from subcontractors, ensuring warranty information provided to owner, final payment quantities and payment and recovery of holdback
  • Perform other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, and Experience :

  • University degree in Civil or Resource Engineering, or other related discipline is an asset
  • 2-5 years of similar experience preferred
  • Previous experience estimating public and private tenders an asset along with experience managing projects
  • Previous experience in the heavy civil construction an asset
  • Knowledge of various Estimating and constructions software’s including Bid2Win, Bluebeam, Excel etc. an asset
  • Ability to work as part of an estimating / construction team
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Professional attitude, punctual, assertive, and personable
  • High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
  • Ability to respond in pressure situations with a calm demeanor and high sense of urgency
  • A comprehensive pension and benefits package are offered with this position along with opportunities for advancement and training and development.

    We are an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested candidates to submit a detailed resume.

    We would like to thank all those who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be notified.