Project Engineer / Assistant Estimator (APM)

Job Summary

The Project Engineer / Assistant Estimator supports projects from preconstruction through closeout by preparing accurate estimates, supporting project execution, and assisting project management teams to deliver safe, quality, on-time, and within budgets Duties/Responsibilities: Upholds and promotes the DRI-LOK Mission, Vision, and Values Review plans, specifications, addenda, and scope of work and documents Assist in project estimates including labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.

Meets and collaborates with all involved (clients/management) in proposed projects to understand the needs of the project and scope of work Completes scope reviews including front-end documents, addendums, plan sheets changes, and bid clarifications Supports Reviews site online or in person to understand scope requirements Completes bid forms, bid letters, proposals appropriately and completely Provides all requested breakdowns, allowances, labor rates, unit prices, and alternates Follow up with clients on proposal status Transfer estimate to a project in Pro.

Contractor/Acumatica Assist in submittal process Conducts transition meetings to convey all estimating information to leadership teams. Creates and submits bid packages, proposals, and bid forms Coordinates with Superintendents, Project Managers, Foreman, field personnel, vendors, and subcontractors Support change orders, cost tracking, and invoice coding Maintain RFI’s, submittals, logs, and project documentation Ability to manage multiple priorities independently Builds client relationships Assist in ordering and scheduling of materials/equipment to projects Assist in the tracking and coding of project time entry for accuracy Participates in all post-project evaluation meetings to determine “lesson Learned” for future projects Required Skills/Abilities: Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, Blue Beam and Construction Drawings and Specifications Strong organizational, math, and communication skills Understanding of the process of construction Ability to work with little to no supervision Strong ability to remain flexible in job hours worked as specific assignments change Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills Ability to assist in the estimates & project management depending on job type Strong understanding of layout, material, and equipment usage Education and Experience: Valid driver’s license Estimating and or project support experience in waterproofing, restoration, or construction preferred Bachelor’s degree in building science, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent on-the-job experience Physical Requirements: Must be able to traverse different types of worksites and bend, climb, stretch, and reach Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull 50-pound loads at a time Must be able to work in a variety of environments including but not limited to concrete, dirt, fumes, and loud noise levels Must be able to work long hours and weekends when needed Required Tool: Construction boots Hard Hat (supplied by company) Safety Glasses (supplied by company) High Vis Vest (supplied by company)