Masonry Estimator / Project Manager - F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co., Inc.

F.A. Wilhelm Construction – Masonry Estimator/Project Manager

Empowering People to Build What Matters- That is our mission and our legacy. 

Our nearly 100 years of building communities in which we work and play, started with one man and one dream.  Today, we are a company that puts People First by providing Meaningful Partnerships, insisting on making a Positive Community Impact, with Safety Always, all with a Learn-Do-Share mentality. 

F.A. Wilhelm Construction is an industry leader with the culture of doing the right things for our employees, partners, clients, and community.  We have an excellent reputation in the construction industry and have enjoyed steady growth and strong financial performances for many years.  Wilhelm's construction professionals turn the conceptual, and sometimes seemingly impossible, into fully completed, innovative spaces where life happens.

We are looking for the right person to join our team as a Masonry Estimator/Project Manager.    Is that you?   If so, we want to talk to you!

Responsibilities

As an Estimator/Project Manager, your key responsibility will be to prepare budgets, estimates, submittals, and oversee projects through execution including attending meetings, completing project documentation, schedules, and submitting billings. 

A.      Project Start-Up

• Using available historical data to determine productivity and pricing rates
• Perform accurate and thorough quality take-offs and estimates using current software in accordance with company standards
• Conduct site visits as part of the estimating process
• Review estimates with the Masonry Operations Manager and various Wilhelm staff
• Manage, forecast, and analyze construction costs, exposures, and profits until project is completed
• Corresponds, communicates, updates, and maintains a good business relation with owner, architect, subcontractors, suppliers, and team members

 B.      Project Build

• Facilitate the subcontractor bid process and ensure vendor interface for superior bid coverage
• Assume an active role in the bidding and negotiations for the project
• Track and expedite Wilhelm long-lead material and equipment
• Ensure all subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders are drafted and executed in a timely fashion
• Resolve day-to-day issues that may arise to ensure a timely, safe, and profitable project
• Participate as necessary in transfer of project to field staff

Key Attributes

• Comfortable at the table with all levels of leadership
• Collaborator
• Integrity
• Organized and systematic
• Proactive Problem Solver with outstanding interpersonal skills
• Commitment to Excellence

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in masonry is a plus, but not required
• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or related field with a minimum of 2-5 years in commercial construction
• Advanced skill level with MS Excel
• Intermediate skill level with MS Word and Outlook/Exchange
• Ability to learn various estimating/project management software programs

F.A. Wilhelm offers a unique opportunity for the right person to experience a variety of project work.  Working at F.A Wilhelm, you can expect:

• A competitive compensation package.
• A comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401K match.  Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance is paid for by F.A Wilhelm.
• Discretionary yearly bonus program.
• A generous PTO bank.
• Wilhelm University access for training/development.