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The Estimator/Project Manager is accountable for plan takeoffs, setting estimated costs, and preparing bids and budgets. This position will oversee project operations at the regional office or jobsite and accomplish project objectives by planning, scheduling, and executing project activities throughout each phase to completion.

• Understand and comply with all WPI policies, procedures, and corporate safety program.
• Actively participate in the safety plans and measures of the assigned projects.
• Manage projects from start to finish.
• Working with our other departments, put together complete estimates.
• Review drawings, specifications, bid forms, and other paperwork to prepare detailed proposals.
• Communicates with the client during the bidding phase and on any modifications of a project.
• Assess budget and plan profitability status and objectives.
• Ask feedback on corrective actions to enhance the continuous identification and reliability of cost figures.
• Thoroughly analyze different areas of a project to collect relevant data.
• Participate in job walks to assess site conditions to inform a reliable and realistic bid.
• Review contract language, scope of work, and special provisions in the contract. Make sure project team members are aware of these items.
• Get material, subcontractor, and engineering quotes from at least three (3) separate vendors (project buyout).
• Prepare RFI's, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Price change requests and update the budget promptly.
• Review the weekly job cost report with the project Foreman and team.
• Prepare billings and approve invoices for payment.
• Track progress and spending, ensuring the work is completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinate warranties, O&M's, and closeout on projects.
• Complete and be accountable for the job cost control measures through monthly Financial Projections on assigned projects.
• Provides project team leadership throughout construction project development