Talon recruiting has partnered with local excavation and landscaping company. We are in search of a Project Manager/Estimator to join their team in Northampton, MA.

The Estimator / Project Manager is responsible for estimating temporary access and civil/environmental right-of-way in the solar, powerline, pipeline, and general construction industries as well as performing project management activities to include scheduling, cost analysis, material and vendor sourcing, etc. Quality, safety, and efficiency of work performed along with superior customer contact and satisfaction are paramount. This position requires leadership, team collaboration, and strong attention to detail, combined with a proven ability to deliver projects on time and at or under budget. 

 

Key Criteria/Requirements:

In addition to working closely with company leadership and Field Personnel, the Estimator / Project Managers responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Working closely with sales team to design and estimate solutions for projects
• Design and map solutions for temporary right-of-way access
• Attend pre-bid, pre-construction, and site visits for potential and upcoming projects
• Perform take-offs from construction plans and estimate labor, equipment, and materials needed to execute plans
• Develop execution plans, schedules, project narratives, and other written communication as part of proposals
• Perform cost analysis, project scheduling and project management activities
• Ensure projects are properly executed, as budgeted, and billed in a timely manner within scope of the contract
• Manage the selection, cost comparison, and schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned
• Proactively work to establish advantageous long-term customer relationships
• Interface with customer throughout the project life cycle to gain feedback and provide information for customer satisfaction
• Communicate bid and project status to management, providing forecasts of revenue, costs, schedule, billing, and other metric / dashboard items
• Actively pursue additional business through change orders; perform associated cost estimates / comparisons, prepare proposals and negotiate final settlement price and customer acceptance
• Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontracts; foster and maintain good working relationships with subcontractors
• Ensure Purchase Orders are assigned in an effort to control the costs of the job and maintain profitability
• Identify and communicate alternative solutions that could make a project safer, more efficient and more cost-effective

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, to prioritize and work in a multi-tasked environment
• Knowledge and understanding of all Project Management Principles
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Project is required
• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and safety hazards of construction projects
• Skill in organizing and coordinating large construction projects
• Skill in monitoring the work of contractors
• Must be very well organized and methodical
• Must have excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communication skills

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is desirable with Five (5) years’ experience in Estimating / Project Management.

Compensation: 

• Competitive salary
• Paid holidays, vacation & sick time off 
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• 401k 

Please send resumes to nate@talonrecruiting.com