Senior Mechanical Estimation & Preconstruction Director

CRG Real Estate Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Medical, dental and vision plans

401k

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Learning & development programs

Job summary

Clayco is seeking a Mechanical Preconstruction Director to lead estimates for large-scale projects, directing team members and ensuring accurate budgets for Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Process Piping and BMS. The role focuses on complex EV, semiconductor, and food & beverage manufacturing facilities.

Ideal candidates will be highly organized with strong communication skills, proven leadership in construction, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience as an estimator in electrical systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; Trimble on-screen takeoff preferred.
• Ability to review bid documents and offer design critique/VE opportunities.
• Must work well under pressure with deadlines.
• Excellent leadership, safety awareness, follow-up, coaching, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Review RFP/design documents to understand scope and develop clarifications (RFI).
• Coordinate takeoffs, estimating, constructability analyses, VE, cost control, scope reviews.
• Estimate and fill gaps from conceptual design documents.
• Take off all materials/prices, identify subcontractor involvement, solicit prices, estimate direct labor.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers/vendors for current pricing of materials.
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and verify market conditions and labor issues.
• Maintain current subcontractor/material costs in estimating software.
• Create data for conceptual estimating measures (man-hours, costs per unit, etc.).

Skills

Estimator leadership

MS Office

Trimble takeoff

Bid review

Communication

Tools

Trimble Takeoff

Job description

Clayco is seeking a Mechanical Preconstruction Director to lead estimates for large-scale projects, directing team members and ensuring accurate budgets for Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Process Piping and BMS. The role focuses on complex EV, semiconductor, and food & beverage manufacturing facilities.

Ideal candidates will be highly organized with strong communication skills, proven leadership in construction, and the ability to work under pressure.