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Construction Estimators compile cost and quality of construction projects. Negotiating with and hiring subcontractors and working with engineers, architects and vendors. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Estimating Duties:

1. Prepares bids and cost estimates that address every part of a building project.
2. Calculates the total cost of building projects.
3. Oversees and consults with salesman and draftsperson for development of prints.
4. Helps keep building projects within the client’s budget limitations.
5. Makes sure that all cost estimates submitted by a contractor are as accurate as possible.
6. Examines buildings that are in poor condition to determine the costs of repairs.
7. Works with surveyors to estimate the types and amounts of materials needed to complete the construction job.
8. Estimates the cost of equipment needed for a job.
9. Estimates costs of inclement weather and unforeseen events.
10. Consults with experts to get advice on difficult cost estimations.
11. Estimates labor costs for a project.
12. Evaluates the cost effectiveness of a product’s use and makes changes where necessary to improve overall cost effectiveness.
13. Develops complete budgets and plans for projects.
14. Tracks all costs from the inception of the building project to its conclusion.
15. Re-figures cost estimates when necessary.
16. Submits customized reports to clients.
17. Offers advice to contractors as to whether or not it is cost effective to try different materials or products.

Competencies

1. Communication Proficiency.
2. Leadership.
3. Mathematical Skills.
4. Mechanical Knowledge.
5. Teamwork Orientation.
6. Valid driver’s license. Must have good motor vehicle record.
7. Familiar with project management softwares to include MS Project, Excel, Timberline Estimating.

Physical Demands/Work Environment Time is spent in an office environment, working in high pressure situations facing strict deadlines and/or on occasion at construction job site. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday or as determined by employees manager. Travel Some travel is required from time to time. Required Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or greater.
2. Trade school, 2 year.
3. Good understanding of construction processes and building science.
4. Two to three year experience working in the construction industry.
5. 1 year estimating experience
6. OSHA 10 hour certification.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Essential Job Functions:

1. The Site Superintendent’s responsibility includes the overall day-to-day supervision of field related construction and remodeling activities for one or a number of locally grouped projects.
2. directing craft personnel and subcontractors
3. interfacing with client to insure their satisfaction
4. overseeing individual projects to assure compliance with the scope and quality as established by the contract documents
5. enforcement of site cleanliness, safety, health, and substance abuse programs
6. pro-actively anticipating and solving problems that could delay construction
7. physically inspecting projects to monitor progress and compliance with project standards
8. maintaining QC/QA files and updating as-built drawings
9. attending and conducting regularly scheduled progress meetings.

Area: State of Nebraska and surrounding states Skills Required To Perform The Duties of the Job:

1. Complete understanding of all phases of construction
2. Ability to schedule and multitask
3. Good organization, written and oral communication skills
4. Travel required.

Education and Qualifications:

• A basic degree in Construction Management or equivalent experience
• Must provide two or more professional references.
• 3-5 years Construction Superintendent experience

Licensing or Other Special Certifications Required:

• Driver’s License,  Good driving record
• 10 Hr OSHA Certification

Physical Requirements Necessary to Perform the Duties of the Job:

1. Ability to walk without much difficulty on rough terrain, or in muddy conditions.
2. Ability to work in various weather conditions from extreme heat, rain, snow, or cold weather.
3. Requires reasonably good vision and hearing.
4. Bending. Upper and lower back extremities.
5. Stooping. Bending legs and lower back extremities.
6. Reaching. Pulling upper and lower extremities.

Construction project managers’ control the time, cost and quality of construction projects. They plan and coordinate all aspects of the construction process, including working with and accomplishing agreements for salesman, negotiating with and hiring subcontractors and working with engineers, architects and vendors. Manages the conceptual development of a construction project and oversees its organization, scheduling and implementation through site superintendent. Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Project Management Duties: 1. Oversees bids and cost estimates that address every part of a building project. 2. Prepares Construction Agreements for salesman presentation to customer. 3. Oversees and consults with salesman and draftsperson for development of prints. 4. Helps keep building projects within the client’s budget limitations. 5. Maintains constant contact with site superintendents and engineers to control and estimate the duration of a project. Project Management Duties: 1. Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of company policy and contract specifications. Confer with supervisors and foremen to discuss such matters as work procedures, complaints and construction problems. 2. Formulate reports concerning such areas as work progress, costs and scheduling. 3. Initiate and maintain liaison with owners and other contacts to facilitate project activities. 4. Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers and clients. 5. Investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures. 6. May requisition supplies and materials to complete project. 7. Monitor and control project through administrative direction of on-site supervisor to ensure project is completed on schedule and within budget. 8. Represent company in project meetings and attend strategy meetings. 9. Work with contract administrator to manage financial aspects of contracts to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the customer. 10. Work with site superintendents to plan, organize and direct activities concerned with construction projects. Competencies 1. Communication Proficiency. 2. Leadership. 3. Mathematical Skills. 4. Mechanical Knowledge. 5. Project Management. 6. Teamwork Orientation. 7. Understanding and enforcing safety as per OSHA requirements. 8. Valid driver’s license. Must have good motor vehicle record. 9. Familiar with project management software to include MS Project, Excel, Timberline Estimating. Supervisory Responsibility Influences others work. Work Environment The employee is in an office environment plus exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. Must be able to work in high pressure situations facing strict deadlines. Physical Demands/Work Environment 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. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Time is spent in an office environment and/or at construction job sites. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday or as determined by employee’s manager. Located in Columbus, NE Travel Travel is required from time to time. Not working on site but would need to occasionally travel to a site to inspect progress. Salary Salary is $65,000.00 to $85,000.00, Management Bonus and ESOP up to 25% of gross wage contributed from company. Required Education and Experience 1. Engineering and Construction Management Degree or equivalent experience to the degree 2. Knowledge of construction processes and building science. 3. Minimum five-year experience working in the construction industry. 4. OSHA 30 HR certification. 5. Knowledge of estimating. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.