Electrical Preconstruction Director

Sky Mavis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

Sky Mavis is seeking an Electrical Preconstruction Director in Chicago, IL. This role requires 15+ years of experience as an estimator in electrical systems and the ability to lead project estimates while coordinating with project teams. Candidates must exhibit strong communication skills and the ability to manage pressures effectively. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, 401k, and a potential annual bonus. The salary range for this role is between $135,000 and $155,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience as an estimator in electrical systems.
• Ability to review bid documents and offer design critique and/or VE opportunities.
• Effective written/oral communication skills, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for bidding work accurately, competitively, and on time.
• Review all RFP or design documents to understand requested scope.
• Coordinate with project team for take off and estimating.
• Assist team in maintaining relationships with vendors.

Skills

Estimating electrical systems

Leadership

Communication skills

Pressure management

Job description

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

The Electrical Preconstruction Director will be responsible for taking the lead on a particular estimate(s) and providing direction to other team members. They will be responsible for accurately calculating project costs by preparing budgets for Electrical/Technology/LV Systems. Budgeting efforts are for projects in pursuit and those awarded to the company. Successful candidates will be very well organized, have excellent communication skills and be computer literate. Must have prior experience in the construction industry and advanced knowledge to perform quantity takeoff. The project pursuits will be focused around larger more technically complex work such as EV, Semiconductor, Food & Beverage Manufacturing facilities, etc.

Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for bidding work accurately, competitively, and on time.
• Review of all RFP or design documents to establish a complete understanding of requested scope of work. Develop RFI lists for project clarifications. Emphasis of work will include more complicated, larger projects.
• Coordination with project team to provide take off and estimating, constructability analyses, value engineering, cost control, scope reviews etc.
• Ability to estimate and “fill in the gaps” for complete pricing when only conceptual design documents are available.
• Take off all materials and prices, identify subcontractor involvement, solicit subcontractor and/or manufacturer prices and estimate direct field labor.
• Assist internal team members who are responsible for building positive working relationships with local and national material suppliers and equipment vendors to provide current pricing of lighting, distribution equipment, low voltage systems, and miscellaneous material pricing.
• Assist internal team members in maintaining positive working relationships with local and national Electrical /Technology/LV System subcontractors to verify market conditions and labor issues.
• Assist internal team members responsible in maintaining current subcontractor and material costs within our estimating software.
• Contribute in creating data to be used for conceptual estimating measures, such as, man-hours and/or cost per lineal foot, per square foot, by system, by spec, by building type, etc.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience as an estimator in electrical systems.
• Ability to review bid documents and offer design critique and/or VE opportunities.
• Must work well under pressure and deadlines.
• Must have demonstrated success in leadership, safety awareness, good follow-up skills, coaching, and teamwork.
• Effective written/oral communication skills, and interpersonal skills.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Chicago Business Journal, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 5).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The LJC Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $135,000 - $155,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).