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PORT MADISON ENTERPRISES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Job Description

Title: Cost Estimator/Project Manager

Dept.: 50

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Reports To: CEO

Pay: DOE

License Classification: N/A

Summary:

Responsible for preparing cost estimates for residential, commercial and municipal building projects based on

the use of construction plans and industry knowledge. Provide continuous monitoring of open bids, RFP’s and

estimates to inform management of either new business awards or lost opportunities. As needed, the Cost

Estimator will provide on-site management of assigned construction projects. Insure project performance

through the effect prioritization of safety and environment needs, schedule, costs, equipment, manpower,

material, subcontractors, equipment maintenance, and quality.

Primary Responsibilities Cost Estimator:

1. Develop accurate forecast of the cost, size, and duration of future projects. Collect and analyze data on

all of the factors that can affect costs, such as materials, labor, location, duration of the project, and

special machinery requirements.

2. Participate in pre-bidding decision making efforts; review preliminary drawings and specifications,

perform site visit, gather information related to site access; surface topography and drainage, and the

availability of electricity, water, and other services. Fully document of information obtained.

3. Prepare estimate of the materials, labor, subcontractors and equipment required to perform the

statement of work (SOW). Prepare documentation using standard estimating forms, filling in

dimensions, numbers of units, and other information. Analyze bids made by subcontractors. Identify

equipment needs, sequence of operations, labor specialties, crew size, and physical constraints at the

site. Allowances for wasted materials, inclement weather, shipping delays, and other factors that may

increase costs must be incorporated in the estimate. Develop a cost summary for the entire project,

which includes the costs of labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, overhead, taxes, insurance,

markup, and any additional costs that may affect the project.

4. Establish budget, manage and control project costs, and track actual costs relative to bid specifications

as the project develops.

5. Manage the cost of change orders and negotiate and settle and extra costs or mitigate potential claims.

6. Establish and maintain an open-ended database of proposal responses according to company policy.

Primary Responsibilities – Project Management:

7. Directs and oversees on-site pre-construction functions and the day-to-day planning, practices,

procedures, and personnel associated with an organization's construction programs and activities.

Ensuring optimum utilization of labor, material, subcontractors and other resources across the project.

8. Ensure that projects are built according to approved plans, specifications and applicable building codes.

Works with city, county, and state officials to assure permits are granted. Deals with the legal

department to assure that laws are met and that appropriate permits are granted.

8/12/2011

Port Madison Enterprises Construction Company Job Description