Project Manager/Estimator - Carpentry

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Our nearly 100 years of building communities in which we work and play, started with one man and one dream. Today, we are a company that puts People First by providing Meaningful Partnerships , insisting on making a Positive Community Impact , with Safety Always , all with a Learn-Do-Share mentality.

F.A. Wilhelm Construction is an industry leader with the culture of doing the right things for our employees, partners, clients, and community. We have an excellent reputation in the construction industry and have enjoyed steady growth and strong financial performances for many years. Wilhelm’s construction professionals turn the conceptual, and sometimes seemingly impossible, into fully completed, innovative spaces where life happens.

We are looking for the right person to join our team as a Project Manager/Estimator in Carpentry. Is that you? If so, we want to talk to you!

Responsibilities A Project Manager/Estimator in our carpentry division will review and prepare budgets, estimates, and solicit/evaluate quotes from suppliers/subcontractors for construction projects. Upon award, they will be responsible for the procurement of all materials for the project. A background with carpentry (Rough & Finish Carpentry, Millwork & Casework, and/or Doors, Frames, & Hardware) is preferred but not required.

Estimating Responsibilities

• Must be able to effectively manage multiple estimates and proposals concurrently
• Perform accurate and thorough quantity take-offs
• Properly evaluate drawings, specs, and other bid documents for all involved scope
• Conduct site visits, pre-bid meetings, and perform detailed scope evaluations for all trade work
• Use multiple software systems and web applications for estimating

Project Manager Responsibilities

• Submission of all required samples, product data, and shop drawings for approval by the architect.
• Review shop drawings and relay pertinent information to the field team.
• Procurement of all project required materials.
• Forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures, and profits.
• Manage project costs, through ongoing evaluations of labor, material, and equipment.
• Interface with all company departments as necessary to resolve any issue.
• Ensure all safety measures, procedures, and requirements are met, followed, and practiced.
• Submission of record drawings, maintenance manuals & warranties to ensure a smooth and successful closeout.

Computer Equipment And Software Requirements

• Required
• Bluebeam (or similar) PDF viewer/takeoff software
• Microsoft Applications (Windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Preferred
• Onscreen Takeoff

Education And Experience Requirements

• Education: A.S. or B.S. in Construction or equivalent field experience
• Experience: Minimum of 2 - 5 years general construction experience

Skills And Knowledge

• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communications and team skills.
• Must be dependable, consistent, diligent, and thorough.
• Creative and resourceful in completing tasks accurately in a compressed timeframe.
• Demonstrates professionalism and pride of ownership in assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrates flexibility through changing conditions

F.A. Wilhelm Offers a Unique Opportunity For The Right Person To Experience a Variety Of Work. Working At F.A Wilhelm, You Can Expect

• A competitive compensation package.
• A comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, and 401K match. Basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance is paid for by F.A Wilhelm.
• Discretionary yearly bonus program.
• A generous PTO bank.