Sr. Project Manager/Estimator

Dean Snyder Construction - Clear Lake, IA

Full-time - Senior

Clear Lake, IA

Construction of Buildings

About the position

Position is responsible for managing a wide variety of construction projects and representing the company on assigned projects, working with the owner, architect, engineer, and subcontractors during the project development, construction, and warranty periods. Duties include: assisting in the activities of job superintendents; preparing building budgets, estimates, taking bids for materials, purchasing and expediting supplies and materials, developing and updating schedules, processing and tracking change orders, coordinating staffing, making periodic job site visits to coordinate the activities of all work crews on assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing a wide variety of construction projects
• Representing the company on assigned projects
• Assisting in the activities of job superintendents
• Preparing building budgets and estimates
• Taking bids for materials
• Purchasing and expediting supplies and materials
• Developing and updating schedules
• Processing and tracking change orders
• Coordinating staffing
• Making periodic job site visits to coordinate activities of work crews

Requirements

• Estimating project costs and timelines
• Knowledge of construction techniques and applications
• Understanding of employee and equipment productivity
• Familiarity with subcontractors' scope of work
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Understanding of city, state, and federal laws
• Familiarity with company personnel policies
• Knowledge of equipment uses and practices
• Project management skills
• Ability to supervise and gain respect of employees
• Skill in developing and delegating tasks and projects
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to inspect job sites for safety compliance
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 12+ years of experience in project estimating, including cost and timeline projections

Benefits

• Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Life, short term and long-term disability insurance)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Retirement Savings program (401k) with employer match
• Generous PTO program
• Paid Holidays (seven days per year)
• Bonuses