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MAREK · 1 day ago

Estimator-Project Manager I

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

MAREK is seeking an Estimator-Project Manager I to assist in learning project delivery and managing awarded projects. The role involves business development, cost estimating, and project management responsibilities to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Civil EngineeringCommercialConstructionInterior DesignResidential

Senior Management

Responsibilities

Invests time learning the industry and who the players are, including customers and competitors

Builds rapport quickly with new contacts and begins building credibility and a network of customer contacts

Participates in customer meetings may be alongside a more senior MAREK representative

Learns estimating tools, technology and approach as it related to estimating and pricing change orders

Estimates and provides pricing for work orders and change orders

Develops base foundation of product knowledge, market structure and conditions, and drawings and specifications as they related to estimating and pricing changes, etc

Partners with field leaders and customers to assist in planning pre-job, including identifying and resolving potential scope, schedule, sequence, contract, budget, safety, material staging or manpower

Proactively asks questions when he or she does not understand construction documents

Develops a fair and achievable budget for labor, material and equipment, and provides the budget in a timely manner

Submits RFIs, prices work order or change orders, and creates submittals

Solicits competitive proposals and buyout of materials, vendors and subcontractors

Engages in regularly scheduled production look-ahead meetings

Ensure timely billing and collections

Is regularly present on the job to support field team and effectively navigate safety, cost, and quality issues

Captures, organizes and maintains project documentation to mediate potential risk of back charges

Provides feedback to project throughout the lifecycle of the project to project management team to improve future projects

Qualification

Construction ManagementCost EstimatingProject ManagementEstimating TechnologyBlueprint Collaboration SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeNumerical SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationRelationship Building

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field of study or high school diploma/GED with equivalent work experience

Progressive experience in commercial construction industry, preferably in general contracting and/or drywall and interiors

Knowledge of construction practices and project management methods

Professional verbal and written communication skills

Strong relationship building skills

Strong numerical and reasoning skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; Outlook, Word, and Excel

Preferred

Field experience or exposure a plus

Experience or exposure to estimating, scheduling, and/or project management technology a plus. (Quick Bid, On-Screen Take-Off, Project Management and blueprint collaboration software such as Bluebeam, Plan Grid, etc.)