Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: Entry level PM/ Estimator needed to solicit and negotiate price, schedule and Job Contract expectations with customers and subcontractors while managing projects.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Review all front-end documents, perform takeoff and gather pricing for all materials, prepare costing estimates and manage projects within a team setting; responsible for managing contract and negotiated projects from date of award to project completion.
Specifically:
• Solicit and negotiate price, schedule and Job Contract expectations with customers and subcontractors
• Execute takeoffs, prepare estimates/proposals, bid, schedule and manage projects in team setting.
• Review contract documents and specifications.
• Establish and communicate project sequencing and scheduling with Contractor/ Owner, Sub-contractors and Internal Personnel.
• Clearly communicate expectations and goals involved with a project; maintain continuous communication throughout a project with all appropriate parties.
• Review and assess cost and scheduling impacts from Addendums, Construction Bulletins and Architect Supplemental Instruction or other forms of revised contract documents.
• Review and negotiate costs associated with Notification of Change (NOC) and/or Request for Information (RFI).
• Track and record contract documents, RFIs, NOCs and drawing submittals throughout a project.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE and SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor s degree in engineering or construction management; minimum 2-year technical degree in related field.
2. Previous construction project management experience with a structural steel fabricator estimating and managing structural steel construction projects for regional (WI/ N IL) general contractors, preferred.
3. MS Office proficiency; experience with FabSuite and BlueBeam, software, preferred.
4. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Ability to understand design and construction drawings to verify scope of work quoting
6. Ability to proactively solicit bid invitations; to do accurate take-offs and change orders.
7. Ability to read and understand various types of project drawings, specifications, contract documents/waivers, etc.
8. Ability to work independently and proactively, be self-motivated and deadline oriented.
9. Ability to organize and manage multiple projects from start to completion with thorough attention to detail.
10. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships to interact effectively with clients and team members.
11. Possess strong problem-solving skills, with ability to resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner.
12. Familiarity with a variety of structural steel fabrication processes and materials used.

Full-time members of the McFarlane Mfg. Co. Team are eligible to receive competitive benefits which include group health, dental, paid life and disability insurances, training opportunities, 401k with match, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and generous Retail Division employee discount. To be considered for this opportunity, qualified applicants may submit resume and salary history to: McFarlane Mfg. Co., Human Resources, 1330 Dallas Street, Sauk City, WI 53583, apply online at , or email to

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