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• Conduct cost estimating at all stages of project life-cycle.
• Manage change orders effectively.
• Perform bid analysis.
• Compile detailed estimates with labor, material, and equipment breakdowns.
• Complete monthly payment applications from general contractors.
• Conduct life-cycle cost analysis and other economic studies.

• Bachelor's or higher degree in a construction-related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of cost management or related experience on large-scale construction projects.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam and Excel for estimating and construction management.
• Deep knowledge of architectural, structural, and civil disciplines.

• Experience with Quantity Takeoffs.
• Renovation and/or ground-up estimating experience.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.

• Ability to work with a top GC with a growing portfolio
• Organization has a very healthy project pipeline and backlog through 2026

• Gather and post Bid Documents
• Review Bid Documents to determine Scope of Work per trade
• Contact potential subcontractors
• Develop Material and Labor quantity take off for work performed
• Prepare Estimate Summary for Bids
• Compile and analyze Subcontractor and supplier proposals to determine the best value
• Develop preliminary project schedules
• Review post bid information to assure scopes of work are correct and accurate
• Assist the project manager in preparing change order request.

• Experience in estimating commercial construction projects (i.e. Education, Healthcare, Government, Municipal, etc.)
• Ability to handle multiple trade packages at once
• Experience coordinating between subcontractors
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and materials.
• Proficient computer skills
• Excellent presentation, writing and communication skills. Spec writing is plus.

• Base Salary: $90,000 - $110,000
• Truck allowance
• Phone allowance
• 401K
• 15-20 days PTO
• Health insurance
• Clear career pathway and continuous development investments

The DBI team specializes in the evaluation of damaged structures. DBIs construction experts provide independent recommendations and analysis to clients in the insurance and legal industry. Hard evidence, expertise, and accuracy drive work; communication and connection are the companys top priorities. In a complex industry, the companys mission is to bring clarity to every client served by DBI.

The Estimator will decide the projected time frame needed to complete a project and additional factors such as labor needs, materials, budgets and potential setbacks. Main duties of an estimator are helping the assigned project leader create a proposal, tracking the costs of a project, understanding customer specifications, and proposing a final budget for a project. The incumbent will need to inspect trends in construction to determine whether estimates are both reasonable and competitive, as well as present their analysis to project leaders.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for a project.

Estimate costs by looking at the entire project.

Visit worksites and other venues to accumulate fundamental data.

Audit archives or consult specialists to gather all fundamental data.

Present cost estimates to upper management.

Prepare reports detailing all of the costs going into a project.

Input cost data into company database.

Notice differences between estimated cost and actual cost.

Look at customer requirements for a project.

Perform analysis for risk.

Uphold the values of DBI Consultants and the culture espoused by Our Foundation.

Consistently demonstrates professionalism, integrity and the highest standards of ethical behavior and professional conduct; conducts oneself in a manner that reflects favorably on the organization.

Maintain the confidentiality of proprietary and sensitive information, exercising sound judgment and discretion in any disclosure of information related to DBI Consultants and its endeavors.

Commits to continuous improvement and professional development for self and team members. Perform all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelors degree in engineering, architecture, or construction project management or related field is required.

Entry level, up to two (2) years of experience working as an Estimator is preferred.

Professional Construction Estimator Certification (CPE) is a plus.

Understanding of accounting and project management.

Willing to travel and is not afraid of heights.

Proficient in writing and editing of project specifications and technical reports.

Passion for and understanding of construction principles and estimating.

Experience working with legal and insurance companies is preferred.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced office setting, as well as in the field.

Possess a valid drivers license and a satisfactory driving record.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and customer service skills.

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Experience working with Xactimate, Bluebeam Revu, and construction scheduling programs, such as Primavera or Microsoft Project preferred.

Motivated and detail oriented.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to put together a professional presentation.

Ability to create reports on costing data.

Amazing analytical and math skills.

Ability to understand technical drawings and requirements.

Deep knowledge of how processes work.

The ability to be an effective team leader and maintain a professional demeanor.

Exemplary time management and organizational skills to execute tasks and meet deadlines.

Ability to work in the field and to travel outside local area as workload and projects require.

Ability to work in inclement weather and various environmental conditions.

Ability to work in high areas such as roofs or scaffolding, requiring physical agility, balance, and resistance to acrophobia.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Frequently requires work to be performed at the site of the property damage or loss, including locations where disasters or catastrophes have occurred; may require evening, overnight, and weekend travel and work; incumbent may be subject to outside weather and environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, extreme heat, cold, and precipitation; incumbent may be exposed to inside environmental conditions, including, but not limited to noise, vibrations, proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, heights, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

The incumbent may be required to work in close quarters, crawl spaces, small enclosed rooms, narrow aisles, passageways, or other enclosed areas, requiring physical agility and resistance to claustrophobia. The incumbent may be required to work in high areas such as roofs or scaffolding, requiring physical agility, balance, and resistance to acrophobia.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS :

In addition to the working conditions and associated physical activities and requirements above, the incumbent may be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, or feel, especially in the course of investigating and assessing property damage; these requirements may include the need to lift weights of up to 50 pounds, including a ladder.

The work requires close visual acuity, with or without correction, to prepare reports containing words, symbols, and numerical figures; the incumbent is required to view a computer terminal, use a keyboard, read printed documents, make detailed visual inspections, perceive color, perceive depth, and have a sufficient field of vision to carry out all inspection and related duties.

Willingness to travel on average of +/-30% of the workweek to accommodate meetings, as well as attend other work-related activities that may be scheduled outside of normal daytime business hours.

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering, Project Management, and Management
• Industries Construction, Insurance, and Building Construction

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Amazon opened its remote doors in 1995 and strives to be the world's most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online.

As a Pre-Construction Manager you will be part of the Design and Construction team within Amazon Global Engineering services. You will be responsible for the management of scope, schedule and cost of small to large industrial developments including new builds, improvements, expansions and program initiatives from site selection through construction start. You will manage real estate developers and design teams, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that scope, budget, and schedule are established. You will manage completion of site specific design and ensure timely receipt of building and site permits, implement best practices, and involve stakeholders or SMEs. You will drive solutions for complex problems for which the strategy may not be defined, while strategically improving Amazon building design standards and processes to reduce costs and improve quality, schedule, H&S, and sustainability performance. You may be responsible to manage a program of projects including project schedules, design standards and in-flight design development for new and existing building design templates.

This opportunity combines project and construction management, interactions with engineering, planning, real estate development, utility providers, sustainability, multi-disciplinary design management, stakeholders and contract management.

Key job responsibilities

Key job responsibilities

•Independently manage scope, schedule and cost of assigned projects throughout the preconstruction stages ensuring project success by identifying and clearing risks and blockers.

•Influence internal/external teams to deliver timely results through constructive dialogue, communicating, coordinating, leading and influencing, weighing risks and making decisions.

•Leadership of a program for a region or business, including, oversight of project progress, risks, design standard releases and clarifications, multi-disciplinary design and scheduling, and development of design guidance documentation.

•Insists on the highest standards from self and others.

•Report on project progress to many different audiences.

•Manage vendors ensuring their skills and competencies as well as scope meet the project needs.

•Interface and coordinate with the authorities that have jurisdiction on the project to ensure regulatory compliance

•Ensure Amazon's design specifications are included in all contractual and design documents. Manage development of the construction drawings. Influence architecture and engineering design, ensuring the design meets Amazon standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

•Challenge designs and identify value engineering solutions to reduce costs. Review and approve deviations to design standards to address site specific requirements and conditions, consulting with subject matter experts where necessary and ensuring equipment and operations are not impacted. May develop new designs and standards for emerging or one-off requirements.

•Assess existing building and site condition, building systems, design constraints and define project scope of work.

•Manage procurement of General Contractors and other vendors, and ensure competitive bid practices are implemented.

•Develop and review project budgets and estimates, and ensure it is aligned with internal and external cost benchmarks.

•Seek sustainable, environmentally-friendly solutions throughout the design while implementing Amazon's environmentally friendly building practices.

•Follow the highest safety standards in the design, construction contracts and preconstruction stages.

•Support Design and Construction team in the continuous improvements of its costs, quality, H&S and sustainability processes and mechanisms.

•Drive design simplification and improvements through design standard and constructability reviews to allow for innovation and to improve speed of delivery.

•Advise partner teams on the feasibility and risks of delivering requested projects to support expansion of the Amazon network.

•Mentor and guide other Amazon Pre-Construction Managers.

•This role requires 60% regional travel and availability to work from a corporate office when not traveling. Candidates should either live near or be willing to relocate within a reasonable commuting distance of the office. Relocation assistance may be provided.

A day in the life

Benefits Summary:

Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:

1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options

3. Paid Time Off (PTO)

4. 401(k) Plan

If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 7+ years of project management, real estate development, architecture/design experience

- Bachelor's degree

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Do you have experience in project management, real estate development, architecture/design?

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $81,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

The Construction Manager is responsible for working with the Construction Management team to provide overall management direction in reporting capital and value-add projects throughout the company portfolio of Residential Apartment buildings in Georg Residential, Manager, Construction, Resident, Communications, Management, Property Management

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Project Manager II to join our College Park field services team and advance in a dynamic work environment. In this role, youll successfully manage a variety of projects and collaborate with project teams from senior engineers to field staff to meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Tasks supporting the management of construction materials testing projects, including daily report review, collaborating with project teams, providing resolutions of technical and administrative issues as they arise, and training field staff on your projects.
• Manage project budgets, prepare invoices, pay applications, and assist with collection efforts.
• Prepare proposals and change orders for your projects; Host or attend project meetings with clients and follow up on reports as needed.
• Perform soil classifications and assign laboratory testing.
• Mentor junior staff and support overall development of your team.

Career Development

• As your experience grows, ECS will support you in enhancing your professional skills with the potential for additional mentoring, leadership, and advanced certifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in any of the following: Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Geology; Note: Construction Management degrees and certain Technology degrees may not be considered.
• A minimum of 3 full years of relevant experience.
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance.
• PE or PG license required in the state you work for license in title.
• Strong marketing skills with the ability to establish and maintain client relationships.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Sound understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Sound knowledge of CMT principles, applications, and ASTM laboratory standards.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors.

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Records Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in Engineering News-Records Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #28 in Zweig Groups Hot Firm List (June 2024). For additional information about ECS click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

• Exceptional Safety and People-First Culture
• Strong Benefits & Growth Opportunities

• Overseeing and directing projects from start to finish
• Directs and supervises work of project administration staff and construction engineers, as well as works in partnership with project superintendents to establish operational priorities
• Responsible for forecasting, tracking/reporting project costs/revenue and adherence to project estimates
• Responsible for problem resolution involving labor disputes, staffing, construction materials, construction equipment and contracts/subcontracts administration
• Coordinates with construction Safety Manager to ensure that projects are completed in accordance with established safety goals
• Develop strong relationships with Superintendents, Subcontractors, and Assistant Project Managers
• Maintain appropriate documentation through project such as RFI logs and change orders

• Proven experience in managing ground up Municipal, Mid rise (concrete) hotels
• Experienced individuals with experience in mid rise concrete & Multifamily builds
• Strong skills in project planning, budgeting, and resource management.
• Leadership abilities to guide cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders.
• In-depth technical knowledge of construction and systems integration.
• Quick problem-solving skills to resolve issues and keep projects on track.
• A focus on safety, quality, and adherence to industry standards.
• Excellent communication skills for clear reporting and client management.
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Competitive Compensation Package depending on experience
• 15+ days of PTO
• 9-12 company holidays
• 75%-100% Medical Benefits
• 401k Plan with company match
• Car allowance/company vehicle
• Cell phone and laptop provided
• Referral bonus
• Strong retirement, Financial support & bonus program
• Growth, training and recognition
• End of year bonus
• Life insurance policy
• Generous maternity & paternity leave

• Own end-to-end delivery of complex commercial construction projects ($10M - $0M range)
• Drive preconstruction planning, value engineering, and constructability reviews
• Lead project teams including superintendents, engineers, coordinators, and trade partners
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining exceptional quality and profitability
• Oversee critical project phases from design development through final occupancy
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with owners, developers, and architectural firms
• Participate in proposal development and client presentations for new opportunities
• Serve as primary client liaison throughout project lifecycle
• Identify and pursue additional work opportunities within existing accounts
• Represent company at industry events and professional associations

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience
• Successful delivery of projects 10M+ in value
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Track record of managing multiple concurrent projects
• Experience with office, retail, healthcare, or mixed-use developments

• Advanced knowledge of construction methods, materials, and systems
• Proficiency with project management software (Procore, PlanGrid, MS Project, etc.)
• Strong understanding of contracts, specifications, and regulatory requirements
• Experience with LEED/sustainable construction practices (preferred)
• Knowledge of local building codes and permitting processes

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for executive-level interactions
• Proven ability to influence and negotiate with diverse stakeholder groups
• Strong financial acumen with P&L management experience
• Demonstrated mentoring and team development capabilities
• Strategic thinking with business development mindset

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required
• OSHA 30-Hour certification
• Active participation in industry associations (AGC, CMAA, etc.) preferred
• Clean driving record and ability to travel to project sites

• Highly competitive base salary ( 120K - 160K+ based on experience)
• Performance-based bonuses tied to project success and business development
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Clear pathway to Operations Manager or Regional leadership roles
• Equity participation opportunities for top performers
• Leadership development programs and executive coaching
• Industry conference attendance and networking opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements when project demands allow
• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Professional membership reimbursements
• Health and wellness programs

• Lead and manage all phases of commercial construction projects, from pre-construction planning through to project closeout.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources to meet milestones and goals.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients to meet their expectations and ensure satisfaction throughout the project.
• Ensure all job sites comply with safety, quality control, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit reports, including cost estimates, progress updates, and project documentation.
• Proactively address and resolve issues or conflicts that arise during construction.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure adherence to project specifications and quality standards.
• Lead project meetings and manage stakeholder relationships to keep everyone aligned with project objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not required).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing commercial construction projects.
• Proven experience managing large-scale commercial projects from start to finish.
• Deep knowledge of construction processes, methods, and best practices.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Procore, MS Project, or similar tools).
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes and safety regulations.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• A supportive and collaborative work culture.