Job Posting: Construction Estimator / Project Manager

Company: Gaster’s Grading Company, Inc.
Position: Construction Estimator / Project Manager
Industry: Sitework / Civil Construction
Office Work Locations:

• Johnsonville, SC
• Murrells Inlet, SC

Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional extended hours as needed
Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience
Benefits:

·       Health insurance

·       Dental Insurance

·       Life Insurance,

·       Paid vacation and holiday time off

·       IRA percent match,

·       Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

·       Cell phone 

·       Annual bonus opportunity

About Gaster’s Grading Company, Inc.

Gaster’s Grading Company was established in 2010. The company specializes in sitework/civil construction related site development work. We are seeking a motivated, dependable, collaborative candidate for a new position as Construction Estimator / Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Review and analyze contract documents, including bid documents, construction drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports.

• Perform quantity takeoffs for sitework items including grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, water, erosion control, stone base, asphalt, concrete, demolition, and related scopes.
• Solicit and evaluate proposals from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepared accurate and professional estimates within required deadlines

·       Maintain estimating files, cost history, vendor pricing, correspondence, and project records.

·       Coordinate with general contractors, owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and field crews.

·       Prepare and manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, purchase orders, and project correspondence.

• Track project budgets, costs, quantities, production, and profitability.
• Coordinate material deliveries, subcontractor work, and project schedules.
• Attend project meetings and site visits as needed.
• Assist with project scheduling and manpower coordination.
• Identify potential change order work and ensure proper documentation.
• Assist with monthly pay applications, billing quantities, and project closeout documents.

·       Collaborate with other estimators, project managers, and office staff.

·       Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, engineers, architects, general contractors, subcontractors, venders, crews, and office personnel.

·       Help keep projects safe, on schedule, and within budget.

• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in civil construction/engineering, sitework estimating, project management, or field supervision. An associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field will count towards experience.
• Ability to read and understand civil drawings, specifications, details, and bid documents.
• Knowledge of sitework construction methods, materials, and equipment.
• Knowledge of storm drainage, utilities, grading, and erosion control.
• Basic mathematics and computer skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids and projects at the same time.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PDF plan review software.
• Basic understanding of construction contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and pay applications.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be able to visit project sites as needed.

Preferred Experience

• Experience as a project manager and estimator for commercial site development