Project Manager/Estimator

Stenstrom Companies Ltd.

Project Manager/Estimator

 Work with owner and/or architect to complete construction projects from beginning to end.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Resolve issues with architects and engineers
• Estimating/Bidding
• Buyout jobs/purchase orders
• Manage construction projects
• Operates office equipment inclusive of phones, fax machine, computer and copier
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Safety of job

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise superintendents and subcontractors
• Assign work to employees on jobsite, as well as office assistants
• Check work for accuracy and completeness

Competency: To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflow and procedures.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs. Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views. Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team about one’s own interest. Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone efforts to succeed.

Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; Inspires trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plan for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism – Approaches other in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.

Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with and alternate plan.

Visionary Leadership – Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes other to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers. Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates other to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others. Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

Business Acumen – Understands business implications and decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

Cost Consciousness – Works within the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability requires. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

 College business degree (BS/BA) preferred

High School graduate or equivalent

10 years of field experience

 Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve Practical problems and deal with a variety of customers. Strong analytical skills are a must.

 

Computer Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point) Submittal Exchange, AutoCAD

 

Other Skills and Abilities:

 Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Organized and detail oriented

Excellent documentation skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Good prioritization skills

 

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use of hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee is required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  The employee drives approximately 3 hours per day.

 

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office.  Personal Protective Equipment is suggested while on job sites compliant with OSHA standards.  Position entails being around heavy equipment on a daily basis.