Toronto Tapers is looking for an experienced Drywall Project Manager/Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in the drywall industry. Jobs will be within Toronto and GTA. Additional compensation is made for jobs outside a 60km radius of our head office.
The key responsibilities of the Project Manager/Estimator are the following:
- Review daily progress reports for active projects and track production
- Communicate with client and other key stake holders for entire project lifecycle
- Estimate commercial and residential drywall projects using estimation software
- Create and manage estimation database, estimation records and tender documents
- Coordination with vendors and suppliers for pricing of materials and for purchasing
- Coordinate with project foreman for daily site activities
- Manage purchase orders, project bills, RFI's and CO for designated projects
- Review bids and estimates for submission of new projects
- Review contracts and project specifics with clients and key stakeholders
- Ensure project is constructed as per design, budget, resources, quality and schedule
- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Manage project performance and provide performance status reports for safety, cost forecast and schedule
- Negotiate contracts and resolve project related issues and conflicts
- Understand, communicate and enforce contract documents
- Identify and manage project specific risks
- Schedule in-house crews and allocate manpower as necessary to complete work
- Track and review employee hours
- Conduct on-site quality control inspections
- Read and interpret architectural, structural and shop drawings
- Train prospective employees
Job Qualifications
- Experienced in estimating and project managing construction projects specifically with drywall, steel framing and insulation projects.
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- Preference will be given to those who are either PMP certified or Gold Seal certified.
- In-depth knowledge of the construction industry including building materials, construction specifications, methods and procedures, construction law and building codes and safety and quality management practices.
- Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills including the ability to manage project budgets and schedules.
- Minimum 5 years experience in estimation and project management having managed mid-to-large sized constructions projects.
- Able to read and interpret contract documents, specifications, architectural and structural drawings.
- Ability to identify and manage project-related risks and opportunities.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Must be punctual and have own means of transportation.
- Great attitude and willingness to learn and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, project management software and scheduling software with a solid aptitude for adopting new technology
- Ability to manage and mentor junior estimators and junior project managers