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Miscellaneous Metals Estimator, Steel Procurement

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About Us

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 $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, 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 primary function of the Miscellaneous Metals Estimator, Steel Procurement is to provide accurate bid proposals for Miscellaneous Metals and scope analysis for potential construction projects.

The Specifics of the Role:

Responsible for accurate material quantity take-off

Develops comprehensive, detailed proposal for the project estimated

Maintain project budget throughout each project, with profit and loss accountability

Identify opportunities for change orders and establish cost where applicable

Prepare, issue and track change order status for material above and beyond the original contract

Develop options and recommend best value solutions based on cost, engineering, quality, or availability of materials

Additional responsibilities include quote review, project management, and material purchasing

Ensure department achieves goals through management and leadership mentality

Functions as Lead Estimator

Requirements:

5+ years of experience

Bachelors degree in Construction management or Engineer recommended.

Knowledge of construction principles/practices required

Problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with all types of individuals

Project set up, budget planning, buy out, and cost reporting experience is a must

Good understanding of critical path scheduling.

Energetic and highly motivated with a strong sense of urgency

Entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with the ability to work equally well on own as well as in a team environment.

Knowledge and understanding of building construction combined with steel design concepts presented on architectural and engineering drawings

Ability to understand construction drawings and specifications.

Ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite, On-Screen Estimating software and ACC Build

Knowledge of Miscellaneous Metals

Knowledge and understanding of building construction combined with steel design concepts presented on architectural and engineering drawings

Ability to understand construction drawings and specifications

Ability to prepare proposals with minimum supervision

Candidates must have a strong understanding of detailed estimating, estimating techniques and cost control

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should be able to clearly articulate bid inclusions, exclusions, and proposal clarifications with owners and subcontractors

Must be able to multitask and prioritize responsibilities

Review proposals, specifications, drawing, attend pre-bid meetings, etc…to determine scope of work and develop quantity take-offs

Develops and maintains relationships with general contractor

Responsible for buyout process with Project Manager.

Some Things You Should Know

Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.

No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.

We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.

The pace is fast!

This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Why Clayco?

2024 Best Places to Work – Crain's Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.

2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).

2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).

2024 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 5).

Benefits

Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.

Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.