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ESTIMATOR – PROJECT MANAGER – ARCHITECTURAL SHEET METAL

Van-Mulder Sheet Metal is a leading SF Bay Area architectural sheet metal contractor.  We've been in business since 1972 and perform large-scale, institutional and commercial projects such as high-rises, hospitals, museums, airports, sport complexes and similar.

We are seeking a skilled, bright and motivated individual to join our high-performing team.  Opportunity exists for well-matched individual to assume upper management role over time.

Estimating Duties:

• Review contract drawings and specifications
• Perform detailed and accurate material take-off
• Obtain vendor pricing
• Evaluate and apply appropriate factors for shop and field labor productivity
• Assess project constraints such as access, transportation, schedule, etc.
• Prepare and present proposals to clients for subcontracting services
• Develop and support client relationships
• Negotiate subcontract agreements and ensure that scope of work is properly identified in subcontract agreement

Project Management Duties:

• Supervise preparation of detailed shop drawings
• Purchase job-specific materials and prepare submittals for client review and approval
• Negotiate and engage material vendors and sub-tier contractors
• Coordinate construction details with client, other subcontractors and architect
• Monitor material and labor utilization
• Monitor and promote adequate and timely project cost control
• Personally visit the job site to confirm conformance with all of the details set forth in the plans and specifications
• Provide troubleshooting, problem solving, and technical assistance for the shop and field supervisors
• Prepare schedule of values and provide accounting with monthly percentage completion
• Document job conditions and provide appropriate communication per contract requirements
• Monitor all changes in the job
• Maintain consistent communications with the client, the architect and field supervisors to anticipate and resolve any issue that may impact the successful and timely completion of the job

Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, industry standards and risk mitigation
• Typical computer application skills: Microsoft Office, Timberline, Adobe Acrobat, PlanGrid
• Customer service focus, integrity, technical expertise, professionalism
• Basic knowledge of building waterproofing fundamentals
• Experience with Flashing and Sheet Metal, Metal Roofing and Wall Panels, Expansion Joints although experience in related field will be considered