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.