Job Description

A Commercial Drywall/Steel Stud Framing company is currently looking for an Estimator / Project Manager in Nashville, TN. This company is very well known in the industry and promotes from within. This position was recently opened because of a large project the company recently took on.

Estimator duties:

The Estimator oversees analysis of past performance on projects and helps to establish estimating standards for future estimates. He also assists in oversight of the effectiveness of the bid management and estimating software. This person will assist in establishing standardized estimating methods and processes and training other estimating personnel in their use and have the final word on procedures, processes, techniques and personnel decisions for assigned projects.

Project Manager duties include

• Actively participate in the safety plans and measures of the branch and assigned projects.
• Create/manage punch lists proactively.
• Understand and be accountable for the Quality Control measures outlined in the QA/QC program for assigned projects.
• Prepare RFI’s, submittals and shop drawings.
• A clear understanding of our building systems and how they relate to the building process.
• Understand how to navigate and coordinate activities to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• See to quantitative takeoffs to verify estimates, order materials and price change orders.
• Create and implement job schedules, coordinate with field supervisors and foremen and effectively communicate issues to negotiate the optimal position for our trade in the work sequence.
• Perform labor control on assigned projects, including setup and maintenance; use this tool to make adjustments as necessary to maximize profits.
• Coordinate warranties and O&M’s.
• Assist in selecting the vendors and coordinate materials and equipment.
• Assist in the buyout of subcontractors, issue contracts and proactively sequence and manage the subcontractor’s work including billings and change orders.
• Complete and be accountable for the job cost control measures through monthly Financial Analysis Worksheets (FAW’s) on assigned projects.
• Support the branch through positive customer relations and active participation in the Customer Alignment Plan.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• A minimum of seven years’ estimating experience gained working on commercial projects in the wall and ceiling industry.

• Business development experience with exceptional relationship and rapport building abilities.

• Strong history and business ties in the area preferred.

• Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations. • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and On Center Software (On Screen Takeoff and QuickBid). Proficiency in Spectrum, Bluebeam and PlanGrid preferred. Scheduling software knowledge a plus.

• Demonstrated leadership, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

• Working knowledge of building code standards, material pricing as well as construction costs and methods in the wall and ceiling industry.

• Outstanding excellent verbal and written communication capabilities.

• Ideal candidate will be extremely organized, detail oriented and have excellent time and project management, problem solving as well as organizational skills.

Additional Information

Salary = $120,000 – $160,000