Manager Preconstruction Services / Chief Estimator
Oakbrook Terrace, Il, Us
Preconstruction/Estimating Manager, managing cross-functional teams across multiple offices. Leading successful flagship proposals/sales activities in competitive bid environments in energy, infrastructure, and industrial markets nationwide. Managed full life cycle of Project Delivery from new client development, subcontractor/vendor relationship management and RFP engagement, honing expertise at negotiating/managing contracts with various agreement structures (Lump Sum, GMP, Target Price, EPC).Held budgetary ownership and project management accountability across Civil, Structural, and MEP disciplines, establishing adaptability and proficiency across the entire spectrum. Key clients include: Duke Energy, Dominion Energy, Southern Company, Fujifilm Diosynth, Jacobs, Fluor, Cleveland Cliffs, Nucor, Linde, Amazon, Siemens, Bosch, BMW, Volkswagen, Owens Corning.Member, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) committee, responsible for developing/steering the corporate DEI program. Speaker/Panelist/Author, Various publications/ conferences regarding Sustainable construction, Subcontractor prequalification, Preconstruction Talent development. Sr. Member of the Engineer Mentoring Committee, responsible for Recruiting, Training, and Mentoring of college hires through PM role. Developed standardized preconstruction, procurement, and subcontractor management processes for the company’s revised 2020/21 One-Graycor vision.