The Project Manager / Estimator’s responsibility includes estimating and managing commercial and institutional building construction projects located throughout the greater Washington, D.C. area. Responsibilities include client interface and ensuring client satisfaction; developing detailed means and methods estimates; outsourcing, analyzing and competitively purchasing subcontractor services and material purchases; reviewing proposed designs for constructability, value-engineering, contract negotiations; creating, updating and enforcing project schedules; problem solving; coordinating project meetings; keeping project records and documents; managing project cost; managing change orders, acquiring building permits, managing submittals and other necessary project documents and physically inspecting projects to monitor progress and compliance with project standards.

• Meet with Owners and Design Professionals on a regular basis to discuss status of projects, determine client satisfaction and take immediate action to respond to problems and concerns;
• Visit project work sites, clarify scope of work, and prepare cost estimates and proposals;
• Evaluate projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savings;
• Establish, monitor, communicate and maintain project schedules utilizing contemporary scheduling software;
• Develop and implement strategies to self perform and to outsource the various aspects of a project to achieve the projects objectives of price, schedule and quality;
• Negotiate contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders to assure that all project goals are being addressed;
• Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate their solutions;
• Conduct and document project progress meetings;
• Determine and implement the appropriate level of project control (i.e.: submittal logs, change order logs, etc..);
• Manage project costs to assure that budgets are maintained. Document and manage changes in the work to secure the interests of the entire project team;
• Document substantial completion; manage the project closeout process to assure timely completion;
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and industry networking functions.

• B.S. degree in engineering or construction management or 10 years of direct experience;
• Minimum 3 years experience in the construction industry with a commercial and/or industrial general contractor engaged in general building construction;
• Experience estimating and managing self performed work activities and subcontracted work;
• Proficient with computer software used in the construction industry.

• Understands means and methods of construction associated with the construction and renovation of commercial and institutional buildings typical throughout the greater Washington, DC area;
• Has a working knowledge of civil, architectural, mechanical and electrical work;
• Has a working knowledge of the cost of goods and services; has a demonstrated ability to solicit, evaluate and manage the price, schedule and quality objectives of individual projects;
• Can create a 3D visualization of the end product and knows how to get there;
• Understands the sequencing of work and the strategy of creating effective project schedules;
• Understands project cost control and change order management;
• Understands contemporary software applications associated with managing and controlling workflow.