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Title: Design / Estimating Project Manager

Description:

Are you feeling the real estate industry crunch? Put your commercial construction design, estimating, and bidding talents to the test! Top Engineering Co., an industry leader, is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and is currently seeking an organized and highly motivated Design / Estimating Project Manager with a strong aptitude in Commercial construction estimating, bidding, take-off work, and AutoCAD. Design/Estimating Project Manager Top Engineering Co. is seeking a design / estimating Project Manager for their corporate Construction Department. This individual will be responsible for preparing and finalizing all bid packages received from the Field Estimator as well as negotiating final cost with select General Contractors. This position will require a strong aptitude in AutoCAD, commercial construction practices, and understanding of material and labor costs as they apply to specific projects. It will also require a basic knowledge of MS Publisher or similar software to enable them to complete elevation scopes with pictures.

Job Summary & Description:

The Qualified individual will be responsible for tracking and maintaining all field work and compiling all bid packages. They will also request and negotiate all costs with select General Contractors. They will adjust and tweak all floor plans and scopes per Top Engineering Co. standards. This will also consist of construction cost input and cost research during the design process; coordination of estimating, pricing, and project buy-out; establishment of project objective, and field staff requirements.

Job Duties:

• Finalize new floor plan layout AutoCAD Drawings
• Prepare MS Publisher Mark Up Presentations of Proposed Changes to Exterior Elevations
• Perform estimate take off and Prepare construction budget for negotiated and conceptual projects using MS Excel and Accruent Software
• Transmit/receive work product via internet FTP Sites from Corporate Office
• Prepare bid packages
• Assist Build-Out Project Manager in presentation of estimate/proposal & bid Documents

Job Requirements:

• Must be a highly motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills
• Strong skills in Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel & Outlook
• 3+ years of estimating experience (Division 2 through 16 CSI MasterFormat a plus)
• Knowledge of Commercial Construction Materials and Construction Methods
• Knowledge of Commercial Construction Material costs, Labor rates, installation costs.
• 2+ years of high-volume project management experience
• AutoCAD is a MUST
• Knowledge of Accruent is a plus.
• Possess high attention to detail and quality control.
• A thorough understanding of commercial construction systems, means & methods
• Skilled in written communication
• Communicate effectively with Corporate Project Managers, general contractors & subcontractors
• Must be able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

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Salary: Up to $ 85K plus benefit package

Please note: This position is located in Atlanta, Georgia.