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At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.
PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:
Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Estimator
SCA OCCUP: None
SALARY GRADE: Federal Wage Determination, Davis-Bacon Act or
Collective Bargaining Agreement
FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt
APPROVAL DATE: January 2014
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under minimal supervision, provides Service Order and/or Project evaluation and estimates to include: construction, modification, and/or maintenance repairs of facilities and facility systems. Employees in this job class manage a wide range of service orders and projects involving the integration of structural, electrical, heating ventilation and cooling, engineering, and mechanical activities. They also are responsible for managing the Period of Performance and Scope of Work. This job requires extensive knowledge of construction project management, building codes, applicable state and federal laws relating to construction and the ability to effectively manage Subcontractors to meet time and cost requirements.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
- Provides hands-on project management and actively manages project plans, deliverables, and outcomes for approved projects. Tracks progress and ensures project goals and objectives are achieved within established time frames, adherence to guidelines, and within planned budgets.
- Obtains necessary approvals from customer when projects are completed and closes out projects.
- Provides technical direction and project management support to PRIDE employees involved in construction activities such as in defining project scope, requirements, and staffing.
- Oversees subcontractors, and coordinates with vendors on deliveries, and quality of products and/or services provided.
- Defines and manages overall project risk identification and mitigation processes through interaction with subcontractors, customers, and site management.
- Meets with customer to discuss proposed projects and potential revisions. Reviews project progress and discusses deviations from proposed schedules or methodologies, and any PRIDE performance against customer expectations issues.
- Ensures that work performed is compliant with regulatory, safety, and licensing standards and requirements.
- Ensures project documentation is sufficiently detailed to answer questions from customer or other government personnel.
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.; Associate’s Degree in Business Administration or other related field preferred;
- Five or more years of work experience in the construction industry including at least three years in a supervisory role;
- Five or more years of work experience managing construction staff and contractors;
- Thorough knowledge of construction industry practices, procedures and standards, as well as all applicable federal, state and local building codes;
- Human relations skills to build effective working relationships;
- Ability to work independently;
- Ability to represent PRIDE in a professional manner to customers, vendors, etc.;
- Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and reasoning skills, including the ability to establish clear priorities;
- Budget management and analysis skills;
- Computer literacy, and the ability to use industry standard estimating and project management software packages, Internet, spreadsheet, and word processing applications; Mathematical skills including the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, and percentages.
CERTIFICATES REQUIRED: Valid driver’s license required for this position. Must maintain an acceptable driving record while in this position. General Contractors License preferred, and may be a requirement at some sites.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time:
- Sitting, standing and walking (75-95%)
- Keyboarding, viewing computer screens (15-25%)
- Exposure to extreme heat and cold environments (30-40%)
- Climbing Ladders, stairs, etc. (10-20%)
- Bending, stooping and/or lifting boxes up to 25 lbs. (5-15%)
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed at a customer’s location in an office/shop and on job sites in a construction environment with various tools and equipment.
DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.
- Denotes Essential Job Function
At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in working for this unique organization that blends business with a social mission, please apply online at www.prideindustries.com.PRIDE Industries is a VEVRAA federal contractor committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Visit our website to learn more!
PRIDE will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
PRIDE will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws.
