Build a Career with DL Jones Construction

PROJECT MANAGER / ESTIMATOR

DL Jones is a leading industrial contractor in the Red River Valley and throughout the Midwest. We’re looking for a collaborative and driven Project Manager who thrives when people are in sync and projects our running not just on time, but within budget and customer satisfaction as well. This position starts immediately.

Industry Expertise Required

• Thorough understanding of the installation of process piping, various types of process equipment related to the food / agriculture industry, and structural steel.
• The ability to read and understand blueprints and project specifications.
• Proficient in estimating, managing budgets, and change orders
• Project management and supervisory experience
• Ability to create and document project requirements

Project Development, Estimating, Purchasing

• Develop and maintain customer relationships
• Negotiate and close RFQs
• Thoroughly document customer requirements and work with Engineering to develop a scope of work as required for the project
• Estimate project costs, budget, and schedule
• Write and present proposals including the scope of work, cost of materials, manpower, subcontracts, project schedule and associated drawings, charts, calculations, and options to the customer
• Purchase materials and equipment, write and issue subcontracts, and maintain on-going controls and records

Project Management Duties

• Develop and manage multiple construction projects
• Maintain and monitor general conditions, work scope, and specifications of project contract/subcontracts– before, during and upon completion of project
• Manage field supervisors to plan, organize, and schedule project work, and to ensure work crews will be able to meet customer’s schedule
• Work with field supervisors to track equipment and material arrival to coincide with the arrival of work crews
• Communicate with customers and our internal team regarding schedule, progress, changes, and concerns
• Work with Accounting to generate and approve progress payments to customers

Education, Experience, and technical requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3 years of construction Industry experience/knowledge of construction techniques, estimating and construction management

• Excellent communication and writing skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Outlook

• Experience with Primavera or Vista Project Management software a plus

Skills / Competency Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple installation projects of various sizes simultaneously
• Ability to stay on task with multiple interruptions
• Ability to work with Customers and colleagues in a professional and respectful manner
• Ability to lead and manage teams consistently with respect and integrity
• Ability to work in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to travel to remote job sites
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment