Project Manager/ Estimator

Dexter Construction, a division of The Municipal Group of Companies, is currently seeking the knowledge and expertise of a Project Manager/ Estimator.

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.
• Document 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
• Provides necessary documents to field superintendents, foremen and Project Coordinators 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
• 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
• Oversee control of project cost by development of project budget with the estimator
• Read blueprints to estimate project cost effectively
• Communicate and collaborate with departmental leaders to stay abreast of construction needs, budgeting, and evaluation of possible bids
• Oversee control of project cost by development of project budget with the estimator
• 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 project job cost reports regularly and ensure project profitability.
• 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
• Is responsible for the overall safety of all manpower working on the contract, proactively supports the corporate safety program and sets a positive example
• Develops, chairs and initiate all 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 is offered with this position along with opportunities for advancement and training and development.

Working Conditions:

• required to work long office hours and use a computer. Field work and
• company site visits will frequently be required, and will require the use of minimum PPE (Hardhat, Steel
• Toe Boots, reflective vest, etc.). Other PPE might also be necessary and will be driven by the environment
• of the work sites (specialized PPE, Gas monitors, Fall Arrest and Breathing Apparatus). Other travel on behalf of the company may be necessary to represent the Company or Project.
• A comprehensive pension and benefits package are offered with this position along with opportunities
• for advancement and training and development.