Lead Estimator/Project Manager

Title: Lead Estimator / Project Manager

About Cummins Enterprises

• Over the past two decades, Cummins Enterprises has been a part of the extraordinary commercial, residential, and industrial growth of Atlanta. Cummins Enterprises has become one of the largest and technologically advanced site infrastructure improvement contractors. Much of our growth and success has resulted from our reputation for tackling large and complex site development projects, requiring careful pre-construction planning, well-advised management, thorough experience, and a vast fleet of large, high-performance equipment. Since 1997, the company has developed into one of Georgia’s leading site infrastructure improvement contractors. We also take pride in the ability to adapt to a dynamic marketplace and continue to remain proactive in an ever-changing economic environment. Cummins is confident this combination will add to continued growth while continuing to better service its clients and preserving its competitiveness in the marketplace.

Objective:

• The position of Lead Estimator / Project Manager contributes to the overall success of an Estimating Team, developing cost estimates and proposals by gathering and analyzing in-house resources, proposals, and quotes for accurate and timely submission of bids and proposals meeting the requested requirements.
• This role requires a self-starter, Bid-to-win mentality, overseeing major estimates with little supervision. Must be able to meet critical deadlines, have the ability to lead and mentor others as well as to work as part of a team.
• Responsibilities:
• Mentors an Estimating Team, by providing leadership through example, sharing knowledge, skill, and professional experience
• Prepares construction budget by studying plans; updating specifications; identifying and projecting costs for each elevation.
• Bid package review (Plans, Specifications, CAD files, Geotechnical Report, etc.)
• Detailed quantity takeoff and summary (Earthwork, Utilities, etc)
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, and Bluebeam.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Monitor bid listings for desirable projects
• Coordinate bid schedules with other estimating personnel and Lead Field personnel. Keeping up with progress of projects communicating to management departments.
• Attend pre-bid meetings as necessary

Prior Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant construction estimating experience in various industrial or general commercial building markets. Our typical project portfolio includes projects in the Heavy Industrial or Large Scale Residential Markets.
• Preferred* Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field
• Knowledge and experience with engineering plans, project planning, resource scheduling, general project management principles.
• Solid logical decision making, communication and problem-solving skills
• High level of proficiency operating MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word
• Valid driver license for occasional, required travel
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations and government forms and data.
• Competitive Large Scale bid experience
• Ability to bid and monitor multiple projects

What Cummins Enterprises Can Offer:

• Here at Cummins Enterprises we take pride in a team approach. Ensuring all employees are on the same page as our customers. We understand that successful relationships consists of reliability, clarity, and flexibility.
• Starting base Pay 78,000+ willing to increase depending on experience and knowledge of the Industry.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Bidding/Pricing Grading: 5 years (Required)
• Bidding/Pricing underground utilities: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person