COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Elder Corporation has been a trusted leader in residential, commercial, energy, and industrial site development for over 65 years. From massive earthmoving and underground utility projects to heavy-duty demolition, thousands of Midwest customers rely on us to deliver projects on time, on budget, and done right.
Headquartered in Des Moines, IA, Elder Corporation offers a casual dress code, full benefits, competitive compensation package, and an innovative atmosphere. We are a large company with a small company, family-friendly feel, and are always encouraging new ideas.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Project Manager/Estimator will be responsible for bidding, managing, planning, scheduling, monitoring budgets and communicating status of projects with superintendents, company leadership and field personnel.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with little instruction
• Field Experience
• Problem Solving Skills
• Ability to maintain multiple schedules, deadlines and varied projects in a manner that meets company guidelines and follows company values.
• Handle and analyze complaints and conflicts while meeting customer expectations and staying consistent with company values.
• Figure costs, resources or materials needed to successfully bid for and complete projects
• Use logic and reasoning to identify solutions to changes and seek appropriate management approval
• Knowledge of business management principles involved with resource allocation, and project management
• Knowledge and experience in excellent customer service, including determining customer needs and meeting quality standards for customer satisfaction
• Knowledge of raw material and practices, quality control and other techniques to maximize quality delivery and cost
• Time management skills necessary for performing daily work, as well as project completion
• Some travel may be necessary - job sites throughout the state of IA.
  Elder Corporation does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.
  Elder Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). All prospective employees will be subject to a pre-employment drug screen, pre-employment physical, and a background check.

• Compile and analyze data on all factors that influence the quality and profitability of a project.
• Assist Sr. Estimator with bid strategy decisions
• Track projects through to duration, ensuring Company standards and values are followed.
• Calculate and formulate precise quantity take-offs for estimates by using the plans and customer specific information provided for the project-
• Familiar with the following or similar software
• HCSS Estimating/ PM Software
• Agtek Takeoffs
• Bluebeam
• Procore
• Effectively manage and monitor multiple projects throughout the length of a project; resolve issues, track costs and resources, effectively communicate progress and changes to customers, field staff, office staff and management.
• Deliver answers in a timely fashion and in a manner that allows safe quality production, positive marginal impacts, as well as customer satisfaction.
• Maintain good relationships with customers, field workers, subcontractors and accounting staff.
• Consult across multiple disciplines including vendors, engineers, architects, and contractors to discuss and formulate effective estimates in a timely manner while meeting customer standards, regulatory standards, and maximizing profitability.
• Effectively communicate project schedules and deadlines to Field Superintendents to assist in effective time-tables that will ensure customer satisfaction, while taking the needs of other projects and other project managers’ needs into account.
• Maintain schedules, material purchase requests.
• Effectively produce, submit and manage RFI’s, submittals, change orders, and logs.
• Prepare timely reports for management throughout the project so effective decisions can be made.
• Take responsibility for accounting documentation and resolution of issues regarding cost codes for payroll, material purchases, invoices and logistics.
• Preferred 5-10 years PM/Estimator experience within Civil/Heavy Hwy projects
• Required- Civil Engineering Degree and/or license
• Familiar with Iowa Market