Senior Estimator for Self-Perform Construction

2 weeks ago


Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, United States Graycor Full time

Position Overview

The Chief Estimator for Self-Perform Construction is responsible for overseeing a team of Estimators with expertise in various aspects of self-perform construction. This role is crucial for maintaining ongoing relationships with existing clients, securing new contracts, and achieving targeted revenue and overhead contributions.

This position collaborates closely with Regional General Managers to assess and select projects to pursue, working alongside Operations to formulate effective strategies for success. The Chief Estimator will allocate resources for project pricing, ensure adherence to established best practices, and devise risk management strategies to uphold Graycor's risk profile. A particular focus will be placed on steel erection, equipment setting, and piping installation within sectors such as energy transition, gas infrastructure, steel production, and manufacturing. The ideal candidate will be results-oriented, promote a collaborative work environment, actively mentor Estimators within the Estimating Department, and drive continuous improvement across all business facets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with regional General Managers to achieve sales objectives and optimize Estimating Resources.
  • Manage the proposal development process from Request for Proposal to final submission.
  • Develop conceptual estimates to facilitate preconstruction activities and client interactions.
  • Utilize previous experience in self-performance to strategically position the business.
  • Oversee structural steel, equipment setting, and piping installation self-perform estimating.
  • Lead the identification, solicitation, and assessment of Subcontractors for proposal development.
  • Analyze labor strategies, installation methods, proposal timelines, and commercial conditions.
  • Conduct comprehensive reviews of estimates to ensure alignment with historical data, market trends, and project specifics.
  • Enhance and expand estimating templates, historical cost databases, conceptual estimating models, and self-perform estimating sheets for broader application across the business.
  • Provide insights and expertise in addressing operational and marketing challenges.
  • Mentor and train Estimators and operational staff on self-perform estimating, subcontractor proposal evaluation, and departmental software.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated leadership qualities, a commitment to system improvement, and a passion for developing talent.
  • Over 10 years of experience in the industrial construction sector, particularly in proposal development or project execution within a self-perform context. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, with a focus on piping estimation being advantageous.
  • Familiarity with guaranteed maximum price and lump sum competitive bidding environments.
  • Strong attention to detail, demonstrating rigor and discipline in work.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient proposal presentation capabilities.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite programs.


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