We’re Hiring – Project Manager/Estimator!

If you know of anyone that might be interested in this position please feel free to call our office at 618-476-3291 or email a resume to jobs@georgeweiscompany.com

About the job

Job Description of a Project Manager/Estimator – Direct to Owner Projects

We are looking for a project manager / estimator who not only prepares and sends detailed estimates but when we are awarded the project, will also be the project manager.

As an estimator the key responsibilities are take job leads, drive to jobsite to examine the project, prepare and send thorough estimates.  Also includes receiving the bid invitation and downloading digital blueprints, using estimating software to develop a cost estimate, request vendor and subcontractor pricing, typing and emailing the bid proposal, adjusting for addendums, attending scope meetings, and calling/emailing customers, general contractors and architects with questions.

As a project manager the key responsibilities are ensure there are no safety shortcuts on your projects, internal job setup forms, submittals, ordering material, working closely with our warehouse foreman and job foreman on site to ensure great field performance, project documentation, attending meetings, tracking job costs and budgets, building long term relationships with our customers and vendors, attend customer and vendor events.

This job will focus on projects where we work directly with the owner and plastering work. Typically, these projects are smaller in size but larger quantity of projects and require more interpersonal skills over technical skills.

The Ideal Candidate will be

Self-Motivated and efficient

Strong interest in the construction industry

Wants to have a challenging but rewarding career that’s fulfilling and isn’t just looking for a “J-O-B”

Great written and oral communication skills

Computer literate and able to learn our estimating software

Humble – who lacks excessive ego and concerns about status

Hungry – always looking for more, more things to do, more to learn, more responsibility to take on, doesn’t have to be pushed to work harder.

People Smart – has a common sense about people and knows what’s happening in a group situation and how to deal with others in the most effective way.

Attention to detail is very important when estimating

Experience as a construction estimator and project manager is not required. The persons knowledge of construction is less important than their ability to learn quickly and be a good fit for the job and our culture in order to succeed in this role and have a fulfilling career for themselves to enjoy coming to work.

A few things about George Weis Company

We’ve been around since the 1860’s and are in our 6th generation of family ownership

We’re a construction company who hires carpenters, plasters and tapers to install steel stud framing, drywall, taping, plaster, EIFS, Stucco, acoustical ceilings and more on commercial buildings.

We believe in training our new hires with as much attention as needed while giving out more and more responsibility as soon as they can handle it. No micromanaging

Projects vary in size from under $ 10,000 to over $ 5,000,000

Located in Millstadt, IL 15 miles from downtown St. Louis, MO

We’re a family-oriented company with traditional values who treat people right.

We work really, really hard and reward it with our competitive performance-based bonus program, profit sharing plan and recognition.