Job Description

FISCHER is seeking a Construction Estimator/Project Manager to join our innovative team of professionals. We are a general construction contractor specializing in construction remodel and restoration work. This is a Leadership role with various tasks, including, but not limited to insurance bid administration, scheduling, estimating, and project management. The ideal candidate will have a high-level of technical knowledge in interior construction. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPOSIBILITIES:  Oversees and manages project documentation, revisions and distributions. Creates estimates, and remains the key point of contact through the duration of acceptance/declination. Develops detailed scopes of work. Prepares standard project status reports. Reports typically include: status update, budget, schedule and risk. Coordinates and schedules meeting and communication plan(s) regarding projects among team and/or client; to include customer/client follow-up through the duration of a project. Coordinates and obtains vendor quotations for processing. Coordinates change orders, change directives, and contemplative change notices. Contract administration; oversight of issuing letters of acceptance and regret, and updating tracking log. Enters project information data (i. e. project status updates, schedule updates, and forecasts) and project documentation into project management technology tools (software applications, web-based tools, job cost accounting tools).Processes documentation for project commitments (i.e. Agreements, Contracts, Work Authorizations, Purchase Orders).Prepares and reviews invoices and pay applications for processing. Acts as a point of contact for escalated matters among the team. Assists in project close-out procedures for all projects including: arranging archiving of hard copy files; receipts of necessary close out/turnover documents; compliance with close-out checklist; coordination of lien searches; receipt of occupancy and closed building permits and warranty manuals; and, collection of required documents for project audit. Maintains project metrics, and deliverables (i.e., budget tracking; schedule updates; move management; closeout).

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in construction preferred; 5+ years of construction management experience; PMP certification a plus; Xactimate and experience within restoration/water-damage repair work - an added bonus. 

General knowledge of the following: material ordering, carpentry, flooring, plumbing, electrical, framing

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or concerns from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor; handling all with care and finesse. Ability to effectively present information to an internal department and/or large groups.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations. Ability to solve problems in standard situations. Requires basic analytical skills.

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

Intermediate skills with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite products. Proven organizational skills. Ability to complete multiple tasks as assigned.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. What we offer

• Complete autonomy - we appreciate you putting your trust in us as your employer; we trust you too, and will treat you as the true professional you are
• Employer-paid Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
• HSA
• 401k with 4% match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Excellent pay commensurate with experience
• A company full of incredible and very good people – a company that will take care of you
• We offer a steady and reliable workload with uncompromised work-life balance.

At Fischer, we believe strongly in family. We treat our employees and customers how we'd treat our own relatives – with integrity, respect, fairness and understanding. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

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