Lead Estimator / Project Manager
Essential Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of detailed project estimates by interpreting architectural drawings and specifications, and by conducting on-site inspections.
- Manage the entire bidding process, including preparing proposals, negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers, and ensuring competitive pricing while maintaining profitability.
- Oversee project planning activities, including reviewing construction drawings, estimating material requirements, and developing comprehensive budgets.
- Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and internal teams to clarify project scope, resolve issues, and ensure alignment on project objectives.
- Attend pre-bid walkthroughs and job meetings.
- Monitor project progress through effective cost control measures, tracking expenses against budgets using construction management software and spreadsheets.
- Review construction site activities to ensure compliance with safety standards, quality expectations, and technical specifications.
- Lead negotiations for subcontractor agreements and material procurement to optimize costs without compromising quality or schedule.
- Work closely with superintendent, foremen, and field crews to oversee day-to-day operations on-site, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Maintain thorough understanding of big picture, including where opportunities exist to take on more work, what projects are coming down the pipeline to fill opportunities, and developing relationships to foster repeat clients to ensure a full workload year after year.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience managing projects with a strong background in commercial construction estimation.
- Strong understanding of various commercial roofing systems and manufacturers.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawings accurately.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
- Understanding of construction site operations, including safety protocols. OSHA training preferred.
Generous benefits package including health insurance and 401K. Compensation negotiable based on experience and education. EOE.
To apply, email resume and salary requirements to kbyrne@weavermrinc.com.
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Construction Project Administrator
Essential Responsibilities:
- Oversee document management processes, ensuring accurate and organized records of contracts, permits, change orders, and project correspondence.
- Compile project submittals and maintain associated logs.
- Create RFIs and change orders in coordination with project managers.
- Prepare bid forms.
- Prepare, track and process subcontracts and purchase orders.
- Assist with cost reporting and tracking project expenses against budgets.
- Manage vendor relationships by coordinating procurement activities and evaluating proposals.
- Secure permits, track insurance certificates, and assemble closeout packages including warranties and operation manuals.
- Assist in change management processes by documenting modifications to project scope or schedule and communicating updates effectively.
Qualifications:
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Experience in construction industry preferred.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with familiarity with digital signature platforms like DocuSign.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to write clear reports and technical summaries.
Generous benefits package including health insurance and 401K. Compensation negotiable based on experience and education. EOE.
To apply, email resume and salary requirements to kbyrne@weavermrinc.com.
