Mechanical Preconstruction Director

Clayco; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Preconstruction Director to lead estimating efforts for complex projects across various sectors. This role demands a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in estimating electrical systems, who can effectively manage project costs and ensure timely bids. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, leveraging their leadership and communication skills to foster collaboration among teams. Join a company renowned for its innovative design-build approach and contribute to impactful projects nationwide, where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in estimating electrical systems is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and estimating software is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating process for mechanical projects, ensuring accurate and timely bids.
• Coordinate with project teams for takeoff, estimating, and cost control.

Skills

Estimating Electrical Systems

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Pressure Management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Trimble On-Screen Takeoff Software

Job description

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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 $5.8 billion in revenue for 2023, 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 Mechanical Preconstruction Director will be responsible for taking the lead on a particular estimate(s) and providing direction to other team members. Is responsible for accurately calculating project costs by preparing budgets for all Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection/ Process Piping/BMS. 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with Trimble on-screen takeoff software is preferred.
• 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.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Engineering
• Industries
• Construction