Mechanical Preconstruction Director - Chicago, United States - Clayco

Description

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 plumbing fixtures, HVAC equipment, piping & sheet metal material, and miscellaneous material pricing.

Assist internal team members in maintaining positive working relationships with local and national Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection / BMS 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 pound, per square foot, per cfm, per acfm, per gpm, 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

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