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Project Manager/Estimator - Site Amenities

Peterson Companies, Inc.

Chisago City, MNFull-timeSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Chisago City, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Peterson Companies seeks a Project Manager/Estimator to lead bid preparation, quantity take‑offs, and procurement for commercial construction projects, focusing on fencing and site amenities. The role involves coordinating with owners, contractors, and vendors, ensuring timely, safe project completion while maintaining professionalism and ethical standards.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Understanding of the Bid ProcessStrong Written, Verbal, and Analytical SkillsDriven, Reliable, Self‑Managed Individual With Attention to DetailAbility to Work Independently and Exercise Sound JudgmentStrong Computer SkillsOutlookExcelBluebeamProCorePrevious Fence and Site Amenities Field ExperienceSolid Understanding of Chain‑Link Fence and Site Amenities Installation ProcessesUnderstanding of Establishment Periods, Punch Lists, Close Outs, and Warranty PeriodsExperience Reading Construction Plans and SpecificationsUnderstanding of Productivity Issues and Standard Unit Man and Equipment HoursUnderstanding of the Low Bid Process in Minnesota and BeyondAbility to Complete Vendor Solicitation and Select Quality SuppliersAbility to Generate Reliable Estimates Based on Historical CostsMaintain Highest Standards of Professionalism, Fairness and Ethical Behavior

Qualifications

Two Years Recent Experience

Full job description

Job Duties

Estimating includes actively seeking commercial construction projects to bid, performing quantity take-offs derived from a thorough understanding of a project's plans and specifications, assembly of bid items into a final bid to be submitted, along with the procurement of all bid documents. Project Management includes coordination and communication while efficiently working with employees, owners and/or general contractors towards the safe and timely completion of projects through scheduling, material procurement, etc.

Skills essential to success in this position include:

Understanding of the bid process;

Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills;

Driven, reliable, self-managed individual with excessive attention to detail.

The ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment;

Additional skills and abilities that would prove beneficial include:

Strong computer skills; proficient with applications such as Outlook, Excel, Bluebeam, ProCore;

Previous fence and site amenities field experience preferred;

Solid understanding of chain-link fence and site amenities installation processes including the types of equipment and materials used to complete this scope of work;

Understanding of establishment periods, punch lists, close outs, and warranty periods;

Experience reading construction plans and specifications and ability to accurately build, visualize and anticipate a project from start to finish on paper based off information given;

An understanding of productivity issues and apply standard unit man and equipment hours to fit the work being bid;

An understanding of the Low Bid process used within the state of Minnesota and beyond;

Ability to complete a thorough vendor solicitation process, analyze and select quality suppliers and subcontractors to ensure a successful bid and eventually a successful project;

Ability to focus on generating reliable estimates based on historical costs and information;

Ability to maintain the highest standards of professionalism, fairness and ethical behavior when representing Peterson Companies, Inc. to owners, engineers, vendors, or competitors.

Peterson Companies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Minimum Education Required

n/a

Minimum Experience Required

No less than two years of recent experience in a similar general contractor environment, preferably working directly in estimating and/or project management of fencing and site amenities projects.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Compensation

$

Postal Code

55013

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

4916

Job Benefits

We offer competitive compensation packages based on experience and performance.

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