Office / Administration

Expert: Answer phone and communicate messages, Type and input data accurately, Input data into spreadsheets and reports, Accurately create, organize, and maintain files

Accounting
Analyze general condition costs to determine company overhead

Marketing / BD / Sales / PR

Expert: Communicate effectively using standard construction terms, Ability to sell company's strengths and experience

Effectively work business events and trade shows, Maintain PR relationships and coordinate PR activities, Make personal cold calls

Preconstruction / Estimating

Expert: Visualize, analyze, and communicate project scope of work, Coordinate cost/means and methods with owner (or GC if you are subcontractor) and design professional, Prepare preliminary cost estimates/budgets/schedules, Manage value engineering process, Maintain/create subcontractor/vendor bid list, Prepare quantity surveys/take-offs, Solicit bid invitations, Distribute and manage bid plans and documents, Communicate with subs - prepare RFP/RFI, Qualify and analyze bids, Analyze general conditions, Prepare project estimate/bid/schedule, Manage WBE, DBE, SBE, and/or MBE participation and recordkeeping

Safety / Risk Management / Insurance
Review and coordinate project-specific insurance requirements, Manage subcontractor/vendor insurance requirements

Purchasing

Expert: Develop and maintain vendor list, Develop final scope of work for bidders/vendors, Negotiate subcontracts and vendor contracts/POs, Sign subcontracts and vendor contracts/POs

Project Management / Field Supervision / Service Management
Prepare project budget and schedule of values, Evaluate and manage project budget during construction, Develop contract change orders, Review and approve subcontract change orders

Compensation:
Discussed during interview

Health Benefits:
YES, and we pay part of the cost of coverage

Automobile Benefits:
No automobile benefits; employees must provide their own

Job Location:
New Orleans , Louisiana 70163

Preferred College Degree:
Bachelor

General Software Products
Advanced: MS Word, Excel, Outlook

Estimating
Advanced: Estimating Software Experience

Speak & Write: English

Facility Construction: Necessary
Division 1: General Requirements, Division 2: Existing Conditions, Division 3: Concrete, Division 4: Masonry, Division 5: Metals, Division 6: Wood, Plastics and Composites, Division 7: Thermal and Moisture Protection, Division 8: Openings, Division 9: Finishes , Division 10: Specialties , Division 11: Equipment , Division 12: Furnishings , Division 13: Special Construction, Division 14: Conveying Equipment

Facility Services: Necessary
Division 21: Fire Suppression, Division 22: Plumbing, Division 23: HVAC, Division 25: Integrated Automation, Division 26: Electrical, Division 27: Communications, Division 28: Electronic Safety and Security

Site And Infrastructure: Necessary
Division 31: Earthwork, Division 32: Exterior Improvements, Division 33: Utilities, Division 34: Transportation

Work Sector Experience
Advanced: Private sector - Hard Bid Projects, Private sector - Design Build / Negotiated Projects, Public sector - Hard Bid Projects, Public sector - Design Build / Negotiated Projects

Project Sector Experience
Advanced: Commercial / Industrial

Project Type Experience
Basic: New construction, Renovation, Tenant improvements, LEED Certified projects

Educational - Structures
Advanced: Educational (general)

Educational - Interior Build Out
Advanced: Educational (general)

Commercial / Manufacturing - Structures
Basic: Office buildings, Production facilities, Maintenance facilities, Warehouse/storage

Commercial / Manufacturing - Interior Build Out
Basic: Office buildings, Production facilities, Warehouse/storage

Retail Stores - Structures
Basic: Shopping centers, Big box, Entertainment

Retail Stores - Interior Build Out
Basic: Shopping centers, Big box, Entertainment

General Contractor with an office in New Orleans whichs has a backlog of more than $150m. This company produces exceptional projects using cutting edge technology and highly skilled personnel. They believe doing what is right for their stakeholders; employees and clients is the secret to their success. Experience and Qualifications: Minimum 15 yrs experience in commercial construction working with General Contractors Experience working with Institutional, K-12, Municipal Government, Manufacturing, Retail, or Entertainment projects Lead experience on conceptual and competitive bid projects ranging from $10 to $50M Proven ability to work independently and on a team Strong leadership skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills BS degree, construction related is preferred MUST BE LIVING IN NEW ORLEANS, or have a lot of experience working in New Orleans with a commitment to go back.