Job Description

Project Manager / Estimating Support

CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DIVISION



Provide leadership and oversight of secured projects. Although our head office is in Nanaimo, travelling to various job sites within Vancouver Island will be required. Assist in preparing cost estimates for various construction, abatement and demolition projects as well as assist management in bidding on or determining price of service for the Group.

Salary:

starting at $95 000 per year, based on experience

QUALIFICATIONS & ABILITIES:

Self-starting and a pro-active approach Critical thinking Problem solving Strong communication at multiple levels of an organization Decision making based on both creative and logical thinking Resource management Experience with Microsoft Office to assist with bidding and administration of projects Construction law and accounting process knowledge

KEY EXPECTATIONS:

Manage all Milner Group and Brod Demolition projects to completion by: o Selecting, preparing and managing trade contacts and suppliers Preparing all quotes for Brod Demolition Enter all Brod Demolition estimates into a presentable format Ensuring the projects are on time and on budget with a pro-active approach Scheduling, project tracking and cost analysis Process shop drawings, RFI's changes Communicate with owners, consultants, trades and staff proactively and in a professional manner to allow for efficient project completion Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments as well as construction supervision to discuss and resolve issues if they arise Draft contracts and subcontracts Review and markup contracts Prepare and process all information and documents required for project billing Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops Prepare and process job completion information and documents required by all stakeholders and submit to accounting following contract close out rules and procedures Set up and manage cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures Liase with accounting to ensure accurate cost allocations for all project related work Assist in conducting special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction or sub-contract components of a project Assist in preparing and maintaining a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors Analyze blueprints, construction drawings and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates and ensure strong understanding of all projects Assist in preparation of estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project Review and approve all project invoices Small estimates 50% of all quote documents Oversee and manage Junior Project Managers, if any * All other related duties as assigned