Apply on Employer Site

Dean Snyder Construction · 2 months ago

Sr. Project Manager/Estimator

Clear Lake, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

Dean Snyder Construction is a full-service, design-build firm specializing in commercial and food industrial construction. The Sr. Project Manager/Estimator will manage a variety of construction projects, ensuring client satisfaction while overseeing budgets, schedules, and project execution.

Real Estate

Responsibilities

Serve as the Account Manager for assigned clients, accounts, and projects, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring client satisfaction

Collaborate with the Business Development team in the early stages of projects, participating in client interviews and proposal development

Lead project planning efforts, delegate tasks to the project team, and oversee proposal preparation

Develop detailed project budget estimates and ensure cost control throughout the project lifecycle

Maintain responsibility for Profit & Loss (P&L), overseeing financial performance and ensuring profitability

Track job costs, review project budgets, and approve invoices, ensuring accurate financial reporting

Price all project changes and manage job costs efficiently

Manage multiple large-scale projects exceeding $10 million, ensuring timely and successful completion

Study project specifications, estimate labor-hour requirements, and develop project schedules and phases based on resource availability, subcontractor scope, and construction methodologies

Provide essential project information to job superintendents, ensuring clarity on scope, objectives, and expectations before project initiation

Work closely with superintendents to address construction challenges, technical details, and client concerns

Serve as the primary liaison between owners, subcontractors, and internal teams, ensuring smooth project execution and issue resolution

Lead job site construction meetings, ensuring adequate staffing, materials, and equipment for project completion

Conduct periodic site inspections to oversee operations, enforce safety and quality standards, and support project teams

Oversee the procurement of materials and tools, ensuring timely deliveries and efficient project execution

Direct job superintendents in expediting purchases and tracking subcontractor and supplier payments against project budgets

Manage the processing and tracking of project change orders, ensuring cost control and contractual compliance

Prepare building budgets, estimates, and bid packages for subcontractors and materials

Negotiate pricing, analyze construction challenges, and recommend solutions to enhance project efficiency

Coordinate project close-out and warranty requirements, ensuring seamless transitions and client satisfaction

Provide training, mentorship, and leadership to Project Managers and Project Engineers

Oversee hiring, promotions, and terminations for Project Engineers, Coordinators, and higher-level positions

Participate in the interview process for Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Coordinator candidates as directed by the VP of Operations

Ensure superintendents enforce safety regulations, adhere to company policies, and maintain high-quality standards throughout the project

Monitor and enforce quality control standards throughout the construction process

Interpret company policies and recommend personnel actions, including promotions, transfers, disciplinary measures, and discharges

Develop and manage project schedules, ensuring adherence to deadlines and milestones

Lead internal pre-construction, progress, and job close-out meetings to align project teams

Assist superintendents with weekly workforce scheduling, coordinating manpower and equipment allocation

Oversee project documentation, ensuring all paperwork, RFIs, and submittals are processed in a timely manner to prevent delays

Ensure project superintendents receive all necessary project information for smooth execution

Make strategic recommendations on bidding processes, staffing levels, capital equipment purchases, and project improvements

Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of projects and organizational goals

Qualification

Construction techniquesOSHA regulationsProject managementBudget estimatesProblem solvingSupervising employeesDelegating tasksSafety complianceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Construction techniques and applications

Employee and equipment productivity

Subcontractors scope of work

OSHA regulations

City, state and federal laws

Company personnel policies

Equipment uses and practices

Project management

Supervising and gaining respect of employees

Developing and delegating tasks and projects

Problem solving

Inspecting job sites for safety compliance

Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, owner, subcontractors, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive or give work direction

Possess a valid driver's license and meet the company's Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) standards

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties such as those listed above

Typically requires 12 years of experience, with an exceptional understanding of all contract types and the ability to lead teams independently