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BBI Construction Management, Inc. is looking for qualified individuals to join our team. BBI offers excellent company benefits as well as a fast paced, efficient and friendly working environment. We are looking for individuals who are organized, personable and possess a working knowledge of the construction industry.

If you are interested in joining the BBI Construction Management team, please upload your resume below:



Current Openings

  • Estimator / Preconstruction

  • Project Manager

  • Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer

  • Bid Coordinator

  • Superintendent

  • Interns

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Estimator / Preconstruction

BBI is ready to add the right team member with strong leadership skills to help grow our market share in North Central Florida. We are currently seeking an Experienced Estimator/Preconstruction team member in Gainesville, Florida.  BBI Construction Management, Inc. has been a successful contractor with over 40 years of experience and a reputation for providing excellent service.  We specialize in construction management, design-build and general contracting services.  As an Estimator/Preconstruction team member, your mission and responsibilities are to create and follow up on leads generated through individual or company marketing efforts, prepare detailed estimates through the Construction Management delivery method to include multiple deliverables to the owner, provide hard bid estimates and communicate with suppliers and subcontractors.  Successful candidates must be organized, a self-starter, and a strong communicator. The right team member will be compensated competitively and will have extensive personal and professional opportunities for growth and investment.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

  • Making sales presentations to potential clients.
  • Ensuring accurate estimates, adhering to company margins as well as contributing to a safe work environment.
  • Preparing estimates and proposals (Request for Proposals) to prospective clients and assisting owners with budget proposals.
  • Attend kick-off/turnover meetings with project team.
  • Coordinate with Operations department once proposals and/or bids are accepted for construction.
  • Proactively identifying and contacting potential customers to ask for work.
  • Maintaining a positive relationship with current and future owners, subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Networking both during work hours and after hours while representing the company at designated industry network groups.
  • Organize the bid team, providing leadership and direction with regards to means and methods, schedule and strategy.
  • Learning and becoming proficient with company processes, procedures and software systems;
  • Critically analyze the bid documents to understand the risk, opportunities and articulate those to management.
  • Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, drawings, specifications and related documents;
  • Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications.
  • Participate in pre-bid meetings.
  • Participate in weekly internal estimating/sales meetings.
  • Provide and maintain databases for subcontractors and provide historical data based on actual costs versus estimated cost.
  • Present estimates and proposals to potential clients.
  • Provide detailed quantity take-off of specific trades when required.
  • Maintain organized estimating schedule for delivery of specific estimates/proposals.

Job Skills & Abilities

  • Thorough understanding of commercial construction industry, which should include: procurement and contracting requirements, general requirements, existing conditions, concrete structures, masonry, structural steel erection, building envelope, openings, finishes, earthwork, excavation, foundations and MEP/FP building systems.
  • Knowledge of codes and general construction methods.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and understand contracts.
  • Strong experience in writing detailed scope proposals.
  • Excellent computer skills – Excel, Word, estimating software.
  • Knowledge of Winest, ProCore and Building Connected a Plus.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently, to use time productively, and to work well with customers in a multi-functional, fast paced environment.
  • Able to adapt to daily activities that can become complex and confusing.
  • Capable of understanding priorities and managing priorities effectively.
  • Ability to communicate and interpret instructions in a clear and precise style.
  • Ability to compose standard letters, with proper format, grammar, punctuation, and spelling, using all parts of speech appropriately.
  • Ability to speak with poise, voice control and confidence.
  • Strong math and analytical skills.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to formulate plans and work independently.
  • Ability to evaluate the options and make the best choice while listening objectively to other’s opinions.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Lead and mentor team members while functioning effectively as part of the overall team.
  • Ability to multi-task and work on multiple bids/proposals concurrently.
  • Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality always.
  • Business professional dress is required for this position.

Education and/or Experience

  • A minimum 4-year Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture or engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
  • 7-10+ years’ experience in the construction industry in estimating/preconstruction
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to multi-task and succeed in a fast-paced environment
  • Competency and familiarity with Bluebeam, WinEst or other estimating software, Building Connected or other bid solicitation software, On-Screen Takeoff, BIM/Autodesk, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project) programs.

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Project Superintendent

The Superintendent is responsible for specific field operations in order to achieve timely and profitable completion of each project.  The Superintendent directly supervises trade contractors and field labor force. This position must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

  • Direct day-to-day on-site supervision of trade contractors and field labor force
  • Inspection of trade contract operations to ensure compliance
  • Review and approve subcontractor payment applications with Project Manager
  • Maintain good relationships with internal and external clients, including representatives of Owner and Architect/Engineer
  • Develop and maintain site logistics plan, in coordination with Project Manager
  • Conduct quality inspections
  • Coordinate site testing and inspection efforts
  • Demonstrate commitment to a safe work environment

Additional Responsibilities Include

  • Monitor costs, including labor and material
  • Communicate and enforce company safety plan
  • Manage schedules, including preparation of detailed short-term schedules and ensuring all activities take place on or ahead of scheduled dates
  • Prepare and submit daily reports
  • Attend and participate in project meetings, including subcontractor meetings

Job Skills & Abilities

  • Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products
  • Thorough understanding of the industry
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Good math/accounting skills
  • Strong management skills
  • Strong ability to read drawings and specifications
  • Functions effectively as part of a team
  • Exhibits strong leadership qualities
  • Delegates work appropriately
  • Strong decision making/ problem-solving skills
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills

Education and/or Experience

    • College or Vocational education desired
    • OSHA certification
    • First Aid/CPR certification
    • 10+ years of commercial construction experience

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Project Manager

The Project Manager is primarily responsible for developing, managing, and controlling construction projects. The PM reports directly to the president and coordinates information and activities with the general superintendent. The Project Manager is responsible for the daily management, supervision, and coordination of project activities to meet project objectives. The completion of a successful project will include, but is not limited to, performance and coordination of contracting, planning and scheduling, estimating, bidding, contract administration, and coordination of closeout and subcontract buyout.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

The following list describes the general activities to be performed by the project manager. The intent is to provide an overview of activities indicative of the nature and level of work to be to be performed. Duties and responsibilities are as follows:

  • Assist company president as required
  • Review contract documents for content and completeness
  • Review and/ or develop subcontractor scope of work
  • Recommend construction strategies and coordinate activity start and completion dates.
  • Develop project estimate to include detailed estimates for general conditions and other trade packages as required
  • Prepare and manage project schedule through project closeout
  • Prepare and lead all owner/architect/engineer meetings
  • Review and submit pay requests and payment applications
  • Coordinate project information with owner/ owners’ representative / users as required
  • Work closely with Project Superintendent and monitor job progress
  • Prepare and develop job startup and closeout checklists
  • Maintain and review status of job-related correspondence
  • Expedite and document subcontractor bidding, scope, contract, and performance information
  • Expedite and document owner and architects decisions and approvals
  • Evaluate subcontractor bids and alternatives
  • Contact subcontractors and suppliers to initiate and maintain the bidding and contracting process
  • Develop and manage required contract documents including bid packages, change orders, contingency authorizations and cost variances
  • Assist and participate in construction project sales presentations
  • Enforce field compliance with the company Safety Program and other relevant policies
  • Perform ongoing field inspections and quality assurance
  • Manage completed project warranty issues
  • Review and approve project payables
  • Provide job cost reports to the President on a monthly basis

Requirements

  • A minimum 4-year Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture or engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
  • Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction, (technology, equipment, methods, etc.)
  • Understanding of efficient construction sequencing and scheduling
  • Competency in computer software used for project administration
  • Strong background in construction processes and administration
  • Competency in project estimating, value engineering and cost accounting
  • Excellent organizational, supervisory and decision making/problem solving skills
  • The ability to direct and motivate a team towards a common goal

Minimum 5 years of experience as a project manager

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Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer

BBI Construction Management, Inc. is actively seeking a Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager to join our growing team. The Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager are responsible for supporting the Project Manager as necessary, as well as:

  • Preparing Bid packages and invitations to be sent to Subcontractors
  • Qualifying proposals received by Subcontractors against the construction documents
  • Managing the submittal process with Subcontractors and the architect and/or consultants
  • Composing RFI’s to the architect and/or consultants when engaged by a Subcontractor
  • Communicating RFI answers to the field personnel and revising construction documents accordingly
  • Reviewing the construction documents for contradictory information or other problems
  • Maintaining the record set of construction documents
  • Distributing all revisions to the construction documents to the Subcontractors and field personnel
  • Assisting management as a liaison between the Subcontractors, architect and consultants
  • Receiving, distributing, and filing al l reports
  • Attending bi-weekly meetings with the Owners, Architects and/or Subcontractors
  • Receiving, reviewing and filing all testing reports
  • Ensure the field personnel are up to date with all construction documentation
  • Ensure that the Subcontractors are following the most current versions of the construction documents
  • Assist with preconstruction efforts
  • Assist project manager in performance of projects from inception to close-out
  • Prepare monthly reports for the projects
  • Assist the project manager in adhering to the company safety program
  • Attend pre-bid meetings as required
  • Assist and participate in construction sales presentations

Preferred Requirements:

  • A minimum 4-year Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture or engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
  • Preferred 2 years’ experience in the construction industry (in any position)
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to multi-task and succeed in a fast-paced environment
  • Competency and familiarity with Microsoft Office and overall computer software

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Bid Coordinator

  • Co-ordinate and produce the proposal (RFI, ITT, RFP etc.) document. Responsibilities include introduction and implementation of all necessary document version control procedures and processes.
  • Experience: Proven ability in planning, producing, and delivering compliant proposal documents within a complex business environment.
  • Core Responsibilities. Production and delivery of compliant, professionally produced proposals within customer defined timeframes.
  • Call subcontractors to solicit bids
  • Distribute invitation to bids (building connected & plan hub)
  • Build relationships with new subcontractors
  • Support management with procuring bids
  • Attend pre-bids and pre-construction meetings
  • Look at Mid-State and websites for future bid opportunities and updates
  • Fill out all associated paperwork for bids
  • Coordinate with estimator regarding subs
  • Update and maintain BBI Project Workload sheet
  • Publish and coordinate bids: Put each new bid into Building Connected. Invite sub-contractors, send emails. Follow up. Make contact phone calls, insert project documents and communications
  • Able to write persuasively – summaries for deliverables (performance, safety, job descriptions, and other narratives)
  • Update BBI website
  • Post social media posts on Facebook & LinkedIn (projects, company happenings and other networking/job related items)
  • Keep all pre-qualified contracts updated
  • Create bid folders (create bid #, download documents & etc.)
  • Power point presentations
  • Location of company documents

Other responsibilities:

Safety

  • Toolbox Talks (organize, collect & distribute)
  • Safety Inspections (paper and on ProCore) (organize, collect & distribute)
  • Update Job Safety Boards
  • Make sure each job as a job board, safety signs, fire extinguisher, first aid kit and Red folder with safety info and tool box talks
  • Keep safety supply cabinet organized and stocked
  • Verify all Employees are OSHA compliant and certified (10 hr for project managers / 30 hour for superintendents)
  • First Aid certificates/training – up to date (every two years must be renewed)

Office

  • Works with admin staff to ensure that office phones are answered timely
  • Marketing at events that BBI participates in around Gainesville and surrounding areas
  • Works closely with the company President to ensure that office requests are taken care
  • Ability to talk to customers and potential customers who may walk into the office
  • Any and all other duties as assigned

Education/Skills / Expectations

  • Associates degree with 2 years’ experience
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Experience in marketing
  • Experience and knowledge of the construction field preferred
  • Advanced level of Microsoft Office skills
  • Experience with InDesign
  • Enjoys being on the phone and talking with subcontractors/people
  • Strong work ethic
  • Willingness to learn
  • Works well in a fast-paced environment
  • Should exhibit strong writing skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to generate creative ideas while working both independently and collaboratively. The successful candidate is expected to be a self-starter, multitasker who works well under pressure.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work, multi-task, and work under time constraints

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Interns

BBI is looking for Project Management Interns, Field Superintendent Interns and Estimating Interns to help oversee current construction projects and be part of a dynamic project team. The ideal candidate(s) are a graduate or undergraduate student looking for real-life experience and the potential to transition into a full-time position after graduation.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Excellent computer skills – Excel, Word, estimating software.
  • Receive, review, forward and track status of submittals.
  • Initiate, prepare, review, track and distribute RFIs accordingly.
  • Making calls for bids, compile bids from subcontractors if necessary.
  • Update construction schedule with assistance.
  • Assist with change management.
  • Attend project meetings and record meeting minutes.
  • Assist and/or complete project close-out.
  • Filing of jobsite paperwork.
  • Helping build manuals for closeout doc.
  • Track certificates of insurance and progress payments for subcontractors.
  • Conduct site visits to document progress.
  • Knowledge of codes and general construction methods.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and understand contracts.
  • Solicit and evaluate bid packages; coordinate information among multiple subcontractors.
  • Excellent computer skills – Excel, Word, estimating software.
  • Assist with BIM coordination.
  •  Assist with pre-construction activities including bid management.
  •  Assist in QC program.
  • Shadow superintendent performing inspections.
  • Assist with job site safety monitoring and education.
  • Support special projects as needed.

Qualifications

  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Educational background in construction management, architectures, civil engineering, building construction, interior design, business or similar major (preferred but not required).
  • Experience with estimating, project management software or Building Information Modeling (preferred but not required).
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, detailed-oriented environment.
  • Team player with willingness to learn new things and a desire to advance in the construction field.

Position will involve working on construction sites as well as time in the office. Interns will be compensated by the hour. We will tailor your working hours to your school schedule.