Dubuque Plumbing & Heating is currently searching for a full-time Project Manager/Estimator for our Mechanical division. Dubuque Plumbing & Heating is a division of Portzen Construction, Inc. located in Dubuque, Iowa. This position will work with estimating/bidding documentation, Project Management, contracts and other administrative duties. Some travel may be required.
Primary Responsibilities
- Development of cost estimates, budgets, review subcontractor quotes, review supplier quotes, review plans, specifications, addendums, alternates, visit jobsite, research all job requirements to complete a full bid.
- Solicit subcontractors and suppliers for proposal prior to proposal submission time.
- Distribute contract documents to subcontractors, including drawings, specifications, and general conditions. Include any accepted alternates or addendums with documents.
- Review / negotiate / prepare contracts for subcontractor and/or suppliers.
- Submit / apply for all necessary permits prior to starting work, follow-up on review progress and receive upon approval.
- Work with project team to successfully complete projects from start to finish.
- Prepare correspondence with Owner, Architect, Engineers, Subcontractors, Suppliers, etc. Examples of referenced correspondence include, but not confined to the following items: Schedule of Values, project schedule, memos, request for information, transmittals and submittals.
- During Construction Phase, proactively manage project to achieve quality, schedule, budget and safety. Utilize and maintain tools: schedule and document management to track and record project performance.
- Document quality and progress of each Subcontractor and Suppliers. Update Subcontractors and Suppliers of any changes to the plans, specifications and/or schedule.
- Creating and updating project schedule using Microsoft Project scheduling software.
- Accountable for receiving approved submittals from Architect or Engineer and notifying the Project Superintendent of potential schedule impact.
- Preparing all change order requests, reviewing official change orders to owner and writing changes orders to subcontractors and suppliers.
- Responsible for timely completion of all required project close-out documents per contract.
- Distribute final requirement documentation to subcontractors.
- Schedule all required construction meetings with required personnel, subcontractors, architects and owners.
- Facilitate Owner/Architect/Contractor pre-construction, progress meetings and closeout meetings.
- Take accurate and complete meeting minutes and distribute timely.
- Communicate with Project Superintendent regarding concerns about construction progress.
- Communicate with project engineer and owner throughout construction progress.
- Develop and submit pay estimates to owner / engineer for monthly pay requests.
Skill Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree, Associates Degree or at least 3 – 5 years’ experience required.
- Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- AutoCAD experience beneficial.
This position is a full-time position of 45 hours per week, with a salary depending on experience.
Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, retirement plan, paid time off and paid holidays.
Interested candidates should e-mail resume and cover letter to akiburz@pci-dbq.com
