Drywall Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

International Decorators is 100% employee owned. We are one of Northern Illinois largest drywall, acoustical ceiling, window treatment and painting contractors. We are an employee-owned construction business that specializes in metal stud framing, drywall hanging and taping, window treatments, metal roof trusses, acoustical/specialty ceilings, interior/exterior painting, and wall covering. We are seeking a Drywall Project Manager to work in our Barrington office.

Summary: The Project Manager completes timely estimates on proposed work. Project managers oversee projects from start to finish ensuring that the companys profit goals are met.

Reports to: VP of Sales

The Project Mangers responsibilities include:

• Establish good rapport with customers and demonstrate key leadership behaviors in the construction community through accurate bids and estimates.
• Provide competitive and complete estimates with proper notes (i.e.: bond costs, premium time, etc.).
• Coordinate with the superintendents to eliminate shortages of material or unprofitable production schedules.
• Manage construction plan(s) and maintain current project status records
• Review blue prints, prepare project take-offs and estimation of costs. This includes computer input in the preparation of the bid proposal, estimating labor hours, estimating materials needed, review of previous jobs and their completed costs and consideration of construction standards.
• Work with the general contractor or superintendent concerning problems or discrepancies on prints, prior to submitting proposal.
• Calculate cost of change orders on a timely basis. Ensure all necessary considerations are made in the preparation of the change order and proper billing is complete on a timely basis.
• Work with Project Accountants to assist with billing changes, collecting payment, etc.
• Develop and submit all required reports to Administration (Bids) and Follow Up Items (Divisional Meetings) within established guidelines.
• Maintain an awareness of all business-related trends, advances and improvements.
• Identify and solve problems; Report, track and trouble-shoot exceptions and escalate if necessary.
• Make visits to job sites to review job progress and become better informed about project requirements to prepare more accurate estimates.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree, preferably in business or construction
• Two years experience in construction bidding and sales with hands on experience in designated construction area (drywall or acoustic).
• Previous experience in reading and understanding blue prints.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, time management and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred skills and experience:

• Project Management Certification
• Five years sales experience
• Knowledge of safety procedures, regulations & codes helpful
• Solid negotiating & buying skills

Salary range of $60,000 to $100,000 depending on book of business and experience. A competitive bonus program as well as excellent benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and Employee Stock Ownership.