Chief Estimator (Electrical) - Egan Company

Egan Company is seeking candidates for a preconstruction Chief Estimator role within our Electrical Construction group! This high-impact position manages the preparation, pricing, and submission of full-scope proposals for projects in our electrical group, and assists with estimating and business development.

This Chief Estimator role offers the opportunity to further relationships with customers and serve as a trusted partner in the preconstruction process. Typical projects include plan-and-spec, design-assist, or design-build for general contractors and developers, with projects being a mix of light industrial, commercial, solar, WTP/WWTP work.

Responsibilities

The basic responsibilities of the Chief Estimator include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain relationships and contact with GC customers.

• Work to position Egan to perform upcoming projects through early discussions and budget development assistance.

• Engage with the Group Manager and counterparts in other Egan groups to identify emerging project opportunities and changing market conditions or market segments in order to assist with project selection and opportunities for Egan’s multi-scope offerings.

• Build strong internal partnerships; work collaboratively with other Egan groups to support Egan’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

• Build strong partnerships with vendors and subcontractor partners.

• Serve as point of contact for clients throughout the estimating process.

• Schedule estimating resources and prioritize assignments.

• Collaborate with Marketing and others on the preparation of proposal books, as necessary.

• Broaden Egan’s General Contractor/client relationships by introducing prospective project team members, such as Project Managers and Field Leaders.

• Gather and report client feedback regarding selection criteria and pricing, including competitor performance in relation to our own.

• Lead and develop a team of Preconstruction Estimators and Preconstruction/Business Development Associates.

• Ensure the Preconstruction Estimators:

  • Get sufficient sub and vendor coverage on estimates.

  • Follow up with post-bid analysis to understand how a proposal was perceived/understood.

  • Enter leads and customer details into Egan’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system; Utilize CRM to organize and track future opportunities.

  • Pull e-numbers and assign them to the correct profit center.

• Ensure the Preconstruction/Business Development Associates:

  • Participate in business development activities.

  • Spend time with prospective and current clients to foster strong business relationships.

• Ensure estimating labor is accurately allocated to E numbers.

• Complete a bid filter for borderline projects or when opportunities are greater than resources.

• Maximize Egan’s estimating processes; find the balance between too many and too few people involved in project pursuit; determine when shortcuts and rules of thumb are more effective than designing and counting.

• Support project managers with budget breakdowns, pricing confirmations, and change order pricing as requested.

• Assist with value engineering ideas and associated pricing.

• Work with Project Managers and Designers to ensure a successful preconstruction process on Design Assist/Design Build projects.

• Maintain and improve Accubid software and other estimating tools.

• Work with the software manager to maintain a database of estimating costs and actual costs on completed projects. Develop metrics that ease feedback from completed projects into upcoming estimates.

• Achieve and document positive references for completed work which may be used in Egan’s Corporate Resume, on various social media and in external newsletters, internally featured in company communications, and in future proposals.

• Track bid hit rate on all projects.

• Roll e-number costs to job numbers when awarded projects.

• Understand market mark-up bid levels.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Required: 2-year degree in a related field

• 15+ years of electrical experience, including any of the following or a combination role in: estimating, project management, pre-construction, or field experience as an electrician.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, and ability to navigate and resolve conflict effectively.

• Proven ability to develop and motivate a team; strong leadership skills; interpersonal skills; ability to motivate direct and indirect staff.

• Knowledge of: design-build, design-assist, and plan and spec projects.

• Demonstrated ability to estimate projects, ensure profitability, and complete successfully.

• Ability to relate and partner effectively with General Contractors and outside customers.

• Proficient in the use of standard office computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Accubid.

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external customers.

• Willingness to learn new ideas and concepts and work proactively with project stakeholders to solve problems and achieve project goals.

• Ability to work effectively with all levels of internal and external customers.

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects at a time.

• Ability to properly delegate and follow up to ensure completion of assigned tasks by staff.

• Willingness to work with corporate management and other internal departments on initiatives to improve Egan processes.

• Positive attitude.

Working Conditions

• Performance of duties is approximately 90% corporate office/home and 10% on job sites/customer sites. This is a hybrid role consisting of a blend of working in the office/at jobsites and remote.

OUR SUCCESS IS SHAPED BY THE STRENGTH OF OUR TEAM

At Egan, our shared passion and pride are redefining the industry standard of customer care. We work together to promote teamwork, embrace innovation, act with integrity, pursue growth, and stay safe. We are committed to providing the growth opportunities in which our employees and customers are looking.

From general contractors and architects to building owners and facility engineers, Egan Company collaborates throughout the entire construction or project process with the shared goal of maintaining best-in-class relationships with our internal teams, customers, and business partners. At nearly 1,000 employees occupying our offices and work-sites, we aim to ensure every project is done with quality craftsmanship, integrity, and an aggressive commitment to safety. In fact, we’re proud to be recognized as one of America's Safest Companies for recurring years.

Egan Company is one of the largest, multi-trade, specialty construction contractors and system integrators in the Midwest. We provide in-house expertise in planning, design, engineering, construction, and maintenance by representing over 15 skilled trade unions serving virtually every infrastructure discipline in the industry. Core services include: mechanical, electrical, engineering & design, curtain wall/glazing/panel systems (InterClad), millwrights, fabrication, building systems, controls & system integration, and service.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

Egan Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, and status with regard to public assistance, protected veteran status, familial status, or other characteristic protected by law.

We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Individuals who are unable to use our online process due to a disability should email recruiting@eganco.com.

Creating and maintaining a safe and drug-free working environment is important to all of us. Employment with Egan requires successful completion of a pre-employment substance abuse test and a background check. We also participate in E-Verify. #LI-Hybrid