Position Title: Project Manager / Estimator
Date_Posted: 01/26/2024
Location: Knoxville, TN
Job Category: Office Administration
Salary Interval: Salary / Full - Time

Pay Range: N/A

Application Instructions

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Position Description

Job Summary:

The Project Manager/Estimator prepares budget costs for precast/prestressed concrete products by studying preliminary plans and specifications. The Project Manager/Estimator will also develop accurate estimates and take-offs for all types of precast/prestressed concrete products in bridge and commercial markets based upon pre-cons, project meetings, plans, and specifications. Additionally, the Project Manager/Estimator will be responsible for project coordination of subcontractors, suppliers, purchase orders, change order pricing, submittals, scheduling, and transportation coordination.

Job Duties:

1. Meet with preconstruction and project team members to comprehend the scope of assigned projects.
2. Develop complete and accurate take offs and estimates.
3. Have reports available and on time to allow for bid preparation.
4. Utilize knowledge of precast/prestressed concrete fabrication to prepare sufficient bids.
5. Attend required meetings with general manager, senior estimators, project managers, superintendents, and foremen.
6. Manage shop drawings and other required project submittals.
7. Provide production plant all information, schedules, and materials required for the fabrication of precast/prestressed concrete products.
8. Compile daily and weekly progress reports for contractors.
9. Manage transportation of precast/prestressed concrete products.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

1. Stable employment
2. Excellent Pay
3. Paid Time Off
4. Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
5. Life Insurance
6. Short-term disability
7. 401(k) w/generous employer contributions

Summers-Taylor, Inc., is the largest heavy and highway construction contractor in Northeast Tennessee, and has been in business since 1932. From large interstate highways to small commercial site development and homebuilding, Summers-Taylor deals with a wide variety of types of work and employs over 650 employees from Bristol to Nashville. We value our customers and our employees, and our reputation for delivering quality work has been built for four generations of family leadership covering over nine decades.

Position Requirements

Job Requirements:

1. Must have 3-5 years of relevant experience.
2. Experience with estimating/spreadsheet software.
3. Great attention to detail is imperative.
4. Ability to read blueprints.
5. High school diploma required.
6. College degree of relevant course work preferred.
7. Must have a Valid Driver’s license.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Summers-Taylor, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.

As part of the company’s equal employment opportunity policy, Summers-Taylor, Inc. will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.

The above-mentioned policies shall be periodically brought to the attention of supervisors and shall be appropriately administered. It is the responsibility of each supervisor of the company to ensure affirmative implementation of these policies to avoid any discrimination in employment. All employees are expected to recognize these policies and cooperate with their implementation. Violation of these policies is a disciplinary offense.

The Affirmative Action Officer has been assigned to direct the establishment and monitor the implementation of personnel procedures to guide our affirmative action program throughout Summers-Taylor, Inc. A notice explaining the company’s policy will remain posted.

Address/Office Location: 600 Sevier Street, Johnson City, TN 37604

Telephone: 423-543-3181