Insulation Project Manager/Estimator

The Brock Group • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Insulation Project Manager/Estimator is responsible for ensuring that all requirements and work activities performed under contract are performed safely, cost-effectively and with proper quality. In addition to providing guidance and supervision of Insulation projects, this role will perform or support the Estimator duties of: analyzing drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services on behalf of the organization.

Requirements

• College Degree preferred
• At least 3 years direct field industry experience
• Knowledge of how to build an estimate from a scope of work and associated drawings
• Craft knowledge in insulation
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in construction

Nice To Haves

• Advanced craft certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Promote, demonstrate and instill Brock's Bsafe and Bbest culture in all aspects of the business
• Oversee all aspects of designated projects for the territory
• Review Insulation data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists
• Compute cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness
• Source and bid materials and equipment to ensure Brock receives competitive pricing
• Utilize industry experience and current data from Project Controls to develop accurate productivity factors
• Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss expanding scope of work and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Interface with Operations and other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates
• Familiar with regional impacts on material and labor costs arising from tight labor markets, local tax and insurance rates, prevailing wages and per diem, freight costs
• Attend job walks and pre-bid meetings as required
• Support a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized
• Coordinate with Project Controls and Operations to analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies
• Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs
• Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees