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Rapid Door & Trim has multiple positions open!  We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager AND a Project Estimator.

The Assistant Project Manager provides support to the Project Management Team. They assist with the organization, communication and flow of the project. They will work directly with clients and the project manager on evaluating the project needs, managing expectations, monitoring workflow and solving problems. 

The Project Estimator reviews project documentation to create a budget for our customers.  Ensures the products being quoted match what is requested in the project documents.  Provides clearly written proposal to our customer at the date they requested. 

Daily responsibilities of an APM include:

• Assist multiple Project Managers in various capacities.
• Administrative functions including; research, communication and job related paperwork.
• Detailed review of documents from customers and reporting/summarizing to PM
• Assist PM in detailing, submittals, field takeoff
• Procurement of material and labor at best prices and on schedule
• Work with field personnel to solve material and manpower issues.
• Provide weekly reporting on critical office “issues” (internal note: Examples “pinks, packs and negatives” reports.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Daily responsibilities of the Estimator include:

• Review incoming ITB’s to determine validity and understand scope of work
• Review plan and specifications for product details to ensure proposed products meet architect and owner needs
• Perform take-offs
• Use software to build doors, frames and hardware
• Evaluate vendor quotes to obtain accurate pricing on products
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers as well as architects both verbally and in writing
• Prepare cost analysis and estimates ensuring timely completion
• Review and evaluate cost estimates

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of construction processes and project management.
• Possess physical and mental aptitudes and capabilities that will enable them to do the essential functions of the job.
• Possess ability to learn, problem-solve, independently assess situations, and respond appropriately and safely to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate, understand, give or follow written, verbal, or demonstrated instructions, write information, and request assistance. Ability to communicate well with all types of people – external and internal consumers of services.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Highly self-motivated
• Strong at building relationships
• Persistent, creative and detail oriented
• Good mathematical skills
• Knowledge of Division 8, division 6 and division 10 is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam

About Rapid Door & Trim Corp

Rapid Door & Trim Corp is a family owned and run business in a suburb of NYC. We serve NY, NJ and CT markets, commercial and residential. We offer supply and/or installation. We provide a path of accession for all of our team members. We work closely with each other and we are always looking for that next GREAT team member.

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