Ulland Brothers, Inc., is a Civil/Highway-Heavy, aggregate and site development contractor with offices in Carlton, Virginia and Albert Lea, MN. Ulland Brothers has operated in the construction industry for over 95 years. Ulland Brothers has an immediate opening for the position of Estimator - Project Manager in the Albert Lea Office. The position of Estimator - Project Manager reports directly to the General Manager. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Secure Work
  • Determine the interest we have in a job and its priority
  • Monitor publications and internet sites for prospective jobs. 
  • Develop a system of contacts with the private sector.  Owners, designers, and developers. 
  • Meet with clients and potential clients to develop new business, resolve problems, and promote public relations.
  • Maintain a record of aggregate reserves and their costs.
  • Participate in the continued development of additional aggregate reserves to serve projected needs.

 

  1. Estimating:
  • Establish and maintain knowledge of the company capabilities and availability.
  • Build relationships with subcontractors.
  • Develop a working knowledge of costs.
  • Cost structure of labor, equipment, and general overhead.
  • Study monthly job recap and weekly costs.
  • Study the project being bid.
  • Oversee take-off and prepare cost estimates.
  • Physically look at the job sites
  • Order bonds and continue to build a relationship with our bonding company.

 

  1. Project Management:
  • Hold a pre-construction meeting with the General Superintendent, Job Superintendent and Safety Director.
  • Arrange and attend the pre-construction conference with the client to work out the scheduling requirements and discuss questions, problems, special needs, etc.
  • Assist in the development of site-specific safety plans.
  • Monitor job schedule vs. original schedule.
  • Monitor job costs vs. estimated costs.
  • Assist with changes in the scope of work.

 

Personal Development:

  • Take an active role in trade and professional associations.
  • Attend industry related training and self-development programs

 

Education:

  • College education with a degree in construction management, civil engineering or related field, or 5 years of related construction experience.

 

Qualifications:

  • Efficient in the use of various estimating software.
  • Communication skills.  Coordinate and communicate with all members of the organization.  Correspondence and public speaking skills.
  • General knowledge of heavy highway construction methods.
  • Willing to accept the challenges to maintain Ulland Brothers, Inc.’s reputation as the premier contractor in our region providing service and quality to our customers.

Ulland Brothers, Inc offers a competitive benefits package including a company vehicle.

Please include a cover letter and salary requirements with your resume.

EEO/AA Employer

 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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