Flex Schedule: Construction Estimator and Project Manager

Wilmington DE

Description

We are general contractor company seeking an experienced construction estimator/project manager to join our company. We perform residential and commercial construction projects primarily in New Castle County, DE. This role would be contract only – where weekly hours will fluctuate based on demand. Estimator As a Construction Estimator, your main responsibility will be to estimate the work of particular projects by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents. Note: Our office manager will be the primary point of contact with clients for all scheduling and communication. The office manager will schedule the estimates based on your availability/calendar. You will then be responsible for arriving at the estimate location on time, assess the prospects needs, take pictures, ask necessary questions. You will write out the estimate and provide the details over to the owner and office manager for review. The office manager will handle document repository and communicating back to the client. You will be compensated by the hour for all estimating work. $20/hr. (includes travel time). Estimates can also be virtual by way of reviewing pictures sent from the client, if needed. You will be provided with branded company apparel to wear to all estimates. Project Coordinator Project Coordination will occur for specified active jobs. Responsibilities would include checking in on the crew and the client. Ensure all client questions are answered or identify any problems that need to be brought to the owner’s attention. Ensure that all change orders are provided to the office manager and owner so that they can be updated on the invoice. Jobs can range from 1 day to several weeks. You will be compensated by the hour for all project coordination work. $20/hr. Business Development B. L. Ward & Associates is always looking to find new business development opportunities that make sense for our business model. Our goal is continue to grow our commercial book of business. We are looking to build relationships with school districts, charter schools, colleges, hotels, real estate firms, franchise owners, etc. In this capacity, you will be required to establish new relationships in your own way and identify opportunities for commercial painting and construction needs at establishments. In addition, we do have the centralized painting contract for the state of Delaware. We send a quarterly newsletter to our state contacts, but there is always an opportunity for them to choose B.L. Ward & Associates for painting needs. This will be compensated by the hour and if a new relationship is made, there will be a bonus associated to the value of the work booked. Qualifications •Minimum of 5 years of estimating/project management experience on projects •Must possess excellent communication skills •Very organized •Self-motivated and strong time management skills •Capable to work in a team environment •Performs well in a fast-paced deadline oriented environment •Excellent communicator with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments at various stages of development •Capable of bringing of book of business •Experienced with Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, Project •Occasional day travel to project site is required •Valid drivers license and reliable transportation is required •Construction estimating: 5 years (Required)