Careers

What you do!

• Ensure timely estimates and submission of proposals with an emphasis on cost, schedule, and scope of work accuracy.
• Develop, manage, and approve complete, thorough, and accurate electronic quantity and cost take-offs.
• Handle multiple projects from receipt of RFP to bid submission.
• Develop and review and understand request for quotation (RFQ) documents, write an accurate job scope of work, determine required resources, and identify any items that may present problems.
• Collaborate with management team to pre-qualify contract language, safety requirements, and request for proposal (RFP) clarifications to minimize internal costs during the proposal/bidding process.
• Develop and manage safety requirements, local building codes, and tax information for each project per location.
• Attend customer pre-bid meetings as needed with focus on investigating site conditions (ground conditions, access to work areas and other work on the equipment) to mitigate cost overruns during the execution of work, etc.
• Manage site walk-throughs and document items observed and discussed with the client or key specialty contractors up to point of bid submission.
• Understand, discuss, and create bid packages for the various suppliers and subcontractors required.
• Manage and approve qualified sub bids with care to ensure scope of work required is covered within bid.
• Review and approve data in bid forms, create detailed qualifications and assemble bid packages.
• Help build mutually rewarding relationships with potential clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Update and modify estimating database with cost data as required.
• Review and approve bid list including identifying and prequalifying subs and suppliers.
• Participate in handoff meetings with Project Development and Project Management teams.

What you need!

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or in Construction Management is preferred.
• 5 years proven experience in construction industry.
• Solid understanding of construction industry, jobsite safety requirements, contract management, planning, scheduling, budgets, and relevant technology.
• High level of fluency reading plans, specifications, and related project documents.
• Key competencies are leadership, initiative, communication, teamwork, managing for results and coaching/mentoring.
• Familiarity with construction / project management software. (Procore, Microsoft Project, MS Office suite, etc.)

Physical/Mental Requirements: • Uses personal computer approximately 6-8 hours per day. • Uses telephone and email to communicate with consultants, contractors and coworkers, approximately 5-6 hours per day. • Sits approximately 6-8 hours per day. • Ability to travel up to 25%..

What you get!

• Market competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for insurance
• Supplement insurance plans
• 401k with employer matching
• Vehicle allowance
• Paid Time Off
• Incentive compensation bonus
• Relocation Assistance available

If you have a successful career in project estimation, become part of MBW Construction, LLC to join our team in North Sioux City, Iowa!

EOE

• Holds key responsibility for client management and the ultimate success of the Project Team.
• Participate in final contract negotiations to assure that scope of supply, cost constraints, guarantees and schedules are clearly defined before project is made a “GO”
• Meet project objectives, recognizing customer’s needs and seek to satisfy the customer within the scope of contract
• Understand fully the key technical & commercial aspects of the project (i.e. contract agreement, scope of work, work processes, schedule, budget and PM means & methods) necessary to plan and execute the project effectively
• Meet with client regularly and provide necessary communication to attain the above responsibilities by holding project meetings, resolving issues thru collaboration with customers, sub-suppliers, site management and interface with customer to keep them informed of progress or problems as required to attain objectives
• Manages overall project budgets and profitability; analyzes and controls expenditures to conform to targets.
• Creates or reviews various aspects of project strategy, including contract review, bid package strategy, subcontractor team selection, estimating strategy and more.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance to Project Team and establishes project strategy.
• Continuously reviews project teams’ work against plans and progress toward targets.
• Facilitate project close-out to ensure all obligations are met and agreed to
• Establishes operational initiatives to improve delivery of projects in all areas including: collaboration with design, subcontractors and other third parties.
• Facilitates Project Team members’ individual career development and growth.
• Mediates internal and external conflicts to reflect MBW values.
• Cultivates relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and a broad range of industry organizations.
• Supports broader business development and corporate endeavors as needed.
• Promotes and reinforces safety work practices in accordance with MBW or customer policies and governing regulations and standards at the work site
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the company
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you need!

• Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related field; 5+ years relevant experience; or the equivalent of education and experience to meet the essential functions of the position.
• In-depth analysis of construction drawings, specifications, and shop drawings, scheduling, Procore, Sage Estimating, and other software applications.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to build strong culture within project teams.
• Excellent oral communication skills and ability to present to groups.
• Excellent written communication skills and ability to provide written proposals.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to effectively mentor and guide others.
• Strong understanding of construction safety and commitment to MBW’s safety program.
• Ability to draw from experience to provide conceptual cost and schedule analysis.
• Strong understanding and experience with budgeting and cost management.
• Deep understanding of planning and scheduling for construction projects and teams.
• Solid analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills with solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to lead through change and encourage innovation.
• Proficient with technology and computer systems for: scheduling, cost estimating, cost accounting, electronic plan management. Ability to adapt to new hardware and software systems and other new technology.
• Ability to interpret contracts and identify key components for contract negotiations.
• Knowledge of external market factors and conditions that impact the construction process.
• Strong planning and scheduling skills.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Uses personal computer approximately 6-8 hours per day.
• Uses telephone and email to communicate with consultants, contractors and coworkers, approximately 5-6 hours per day.
• Sits approximately 6-8 hours per day.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

What you get!

• Market competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for insurance
• Supplement insurance plans
• 401k with employer matching
• Vehicle allowance
• Paid Time Off
• Incentive compensation bonus
• Relocation Assistance Available

If you have a successful career as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, become part of MBW Construction, LLC to join our team in North Sioux City (preferred location) or Des Moines, IA location!

EOE