The primary duties and responsibilities of a project manager/estimator are as follows:
• Become thoroughly knowledgeable with project documents including plans and specifications.
• Coordinate and order materials.
• Improving construction methods.
• Building a strong client relationship as well as maintaining a positive relationship with subcontractors, suppliers, and employees.
• Develop and maintain a CPM schedule and weekly look-ahead schedules for multiple projects.
• Assist with field estimating and change orders.
• Attend planning and coordination meetings.
• Assist with purchasing, procurement, and subcontract management.
• Prepare and transmit submittals.
• Prepare estimates for projects.
• Reconcile vendor, client, and subcontractor invoicing discrepancies.
• Promote job site safety and a clean and productive work environment.
Job Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related discipline preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in civil, building and fit out construction.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Must be dependable and trustworthy.
• Excellent time management.
• Ability to be accurate at all times.
• Ability to work under pressure in a highly productive and competitive environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and related spreadsheet and database software.
• Arabic language an advantage but not necessary.
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