Estimator/Project Manager (Civil Constr)

Niagara Falls. Mark Cerrone, Inc. Estimator/Project Manager (Civil Construction). $95,000 - $115,000/year. JOB SUMMARYEstimator/Project Managers are responsible for identifying, bidding, and securing construction projects, and subsequently, for the overall project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting, and control of a construction project. Estimating includes identifying quantities, productions, scope details, schedules, and risks to generate a hard-dollar cost estimate. Key project management responsibilities include creating clear and attainable project objectives, building the project requirements, and managing the fundamental elements of projects Scope, Schedule and Cost while maintaining our high standards of safety and quality. Estimator/Project Managers work under the direction of Senior Management including the Chief Estimator and Director of Operations while working with and directing support staff to complete their work. This position requires extensive knowledge of various heavy civil construction activities including earthmoving, site preparation, underground utilities, road construction, landfills and site remediation.CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Prepare solicitation list for subcontractors and suppliers; actively manage DMWBE participation policy. * Identify key subcontractors and suppliers and communicates all key aspects throughout the estimate. * Attends pre-bid meetings as necessary. * Prepare detailed project estimate. * Set up B2W estimate, including project name, bid number, owner, architect, estimator name, job size, duration, bid date, etc. * Accurate take off quantities for labor, equipment, material, trucking and subcontractor items. * Preliminary schedule showing construction sequence, to be used to establish general conditions and completion times. * Obtain and review subcontractor and supplier proposals to ensure a complete scope and pricing. * Prepare schedule, detailed scope and pricing information for owners as necessary. * Reviews estimate with chief estimate at least one day prior to bid date. * Manage estimate on bid day to ensure all items are covered and estimate is delivered on time. * Obtain bid results from owner/architect including number of bidders, bid amounts, if applicable. * If needed prepare value engineering items for owner/architect. * If successful, perform post bid estimate review to ensure all items have been captured and a quality proposal has been submitted in the companys favor. * Communicates with chief estimator in order to start and prepare any and all documentations for transition to project management. * Attends pass-off meetings with estimating in order to effectively start the buy-out process. * Completes final review for project acceptance and completes a buy-out for daily project management and budget/production goals. * Oversee the construction project from start to finish.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS * Educational Requirements include an Associates Degree in Construction Management, Construction Technology, or Civil Engineering; a Bachelors Degree is preferred. 5+ Years of paid heavy civil project/field engineering, estimating or management experience is required. Must be highly organized and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as strong ability to read and understand construction plans, blueprints, drawings, specifications, and all regulations regarding environmental work. Effective time management skills and logical decision-making ability are necessary. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, familiar with project estimating and project scheduling programs, and be very knowledgeable and adaptable to new computer software and technology.Follow link for complete description and to apply through company website: