Author: Wells Construction

Estimator Position

Please see below for job descriptions. If you are interested in joining the Wells Team please email all resumes to wells@wellsconstruction.com.

The Estimator’s principal duty is to plan, organize and control estimating activities.

Duties:

• Visit job sites and proposal sites as required to perform estimates and gather cost data.

• Work with subcontractors during the estimating process.

• Prepare take-offs as necessary.

• Receive and analyze subcontractor bids.

• Prepare, coordinate, review and distribute estimates in accordance with Company policy and procedures.

• Participate in job turnover meetings.

• Train junior estimators as required.

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with owner and architect representatives by responding promptly to their calls, letters and emails and keeping them apprised of any matter that would materially affect the cost or schedule for their project.

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with subcontractors and vendors.

• Participate in industry related public relation activities.
Skills/Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years commercial construction estimating experience. Must be computer literate in Microsoft applications. Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the Company. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

Project Manager Position

Please read the job description below and email resumes to: wells@wellsconstruction.com

PROJECT MANAGER

Job Purpose:

The Project Manager’s primary duty is to manage the daily details of assigned projects including purchases, subcontracting, changes and coordination of office activities during the construction period.

Duties:

  • Study and understand contract documents of each project to determine areas that may be ambiguous or present problems or result in unforeseen costs.
  • Acquisition of major materials and award subcontractors work with the most competitive pricing.
  • Initiate subcontractor contract process and approve at completion.
  • Prepare and update as necessary the job progress schedule in coordination with the Job Superintendent.
  • Resolve design and detail problems with owners, architects, suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Attend owner meetings.
  • Analyze job cost reports to determine recommended action on overruns.
  • Code and approve invoices.
  • Assure that submittals are received, submitted, corrected, approved and returned to the suppliers and subcontractors to assure delivery of materials and equipment.
  • Assist and manage Job Superintendent in maintaining good sub-contractor relations.
  • Estimate and submit timely change proposals to the architect or owner. Prepare change orders between the company and architect and subcontractors.
  • Review and prepare monthly owner billings for submission to the Accounting Department.

Skills/Qualifications:

Minimum 10 years commercial construction project management experience. Ground up experience a big plus.  Must be computer literate in Microsoft applications. Ability to interact with people and communicate in a professional manner with owners, inspectors, architects and others having a direct interest in the project.