Director, Estimating

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions is a veteran-owned business that provides fully customized, turnkey, program management and construction services at scale. We offer program management, site assessments, and design & engineering services for restaurants, grocery, gas station, retail, and government projects nationwide. We work with leading brands like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Sprouts, Whataburger, to name a few. At Sevan, we provide the talent, technology, and trusted expertise needed to consistently deliver excellence in multi-site construction.

Sevan is an INC. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company – Great Places to Work 2023 – Best Places to work in Chicago ’20, ’21, ’22, ’23, – Best Places to Work in Construction 2023

Summary: The Director, Estimating is responsible for the overall project pursuit management including estimating, pricing strategy, solicitation and procurement of sub-contractors, vendors, and materials, contract development and negotiation, and project controls. The position provides leadership, training, and mentoring for estimating, procurement, and controls teams. Works with clients, architects/engineers, subcontractors/ suppliers to develop construction projects; analyzes construction documents, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare material, equipment, and labor estimates for projects.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Leads estimating team to build profitable price proposals consistently.
• Receives and initiates responses to RFPs, RFBs, and RFQs from throughout the company.
• Manages the pursuit process including scheduling, managing, and synchronizing project kick-off, document review, in progress reviews, Go-No Go analysis, and final bid reviews and submissions.
• Leads the estimating process to generate accurate take-offs to generate internal estimates.
• Builds organizational skills at estimating and bidding hard bid, lump sum, unit pricing, negotiated pricing in both at-risk and professional services pursuits.
• Conducts market research, builds partnership strategy, manages solicitation of subcontractor and supplier bids, and interfaces with their representatives to receive responsive bids to conduct bid leveling.
• Develops and implements cost risk management techniques.
• Scopes and tabulates subcontractor and supplier bids for conformance with bid documents to aid in determining the value of the work.
• Responsible for sound conceptual pricing assumptions with sound documentation for the basis of the estimate
• Analyzes, integrates, and utilizes advanced estimating and business to business software to optimize and enhance processes.
• Interfaces with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment of the cost estimates.
• Assists with prospects/clients contact to obtain bids and confirm pricing.
• Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
• Participates in outside industry organizations.
• Manages preconstruction efforts on assigned projects. Coordinates the efforts of the design team on design-build projects.
• Exercises initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.
• Builds an estimating profit center that generates sales to clients requiring budgeting and estimating support.
  
  

Lead Procurement Efforts

• Leads the procurement team responsible for managing the market research, solicitation, qualification, and contracting / buying out of Sevan partners.
• Solicits and builds relationships with business partners, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Manages the partner qualification process and establishes / manages a partner database that generates performance reports on Sevan partners.
• Partners with the project team to buy out subcontracts that meet or beat budget targets.
• Develops, negotiates, and oversees subcontractor and vendor agreements and contracting.
• Leads handoff to Project Management team.
  
  

Lead Project Controls

• Leads the controls and coordinator team responsible for developing and managing project management information systems (PMIS) that enable the company to control project scope, schedule, budget, quality and safety.
• Leads and manages the project controls meeting rhythm to review project, team, and company level key performance indicators.
• Institutionalizes software tools to gain efficiency and cost control.
• Builds dashboards and tools effective at controlling multi-site programs to provide real time visibility on earn value, profitability, and other key indicators.
• Manages and facilitates processes to ensure profitability pre, during, and post project/program.
• Conducts postmortem processes and provides advice on sustainable path forward to increase efficiency and efficacy.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management; A minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience in commercial/retail construction, including a blend of project management and estimating roles, with at least 10 years dedicated specifically to estimating; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Dynamic personality with strong leadership skills.
• Possess a high attention to detail and utilize a process-oriented approach.
• Full understanding of commercial and retail construction means and methods.
• A history of producing accurate onscreen take-offs, estimates, and proposals.
• Experience auditing the completeness and accuracy of other team member’s take-offs, estimates, and proposals.
• Experience with ProEst is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with technical/professional writing.
• Initiative, skill, and personal commitment to concurrently manage multiple projects and details, follow up, and complete tasks and projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with local and remote staff from various disciplines or teams.
• Willingness to work in non-standard business hours as needed for proposal response and review timelines and willingness to travel occasionally.
• Ability to manage multiple task orders simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, conflicting deadlines, changing instructions, and strong personalities.
• Experience with federal and state government, DoD RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and related solicitation documents.
• Proficient in standard estimating technology such RSMeans, Bluebeam, etc., and Microsoft Office Suite.
• General knowledge and use of computer-based programs such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Revit, Microsoft CE, Smartsheet, Egnyte, MS Publisher a plus.
• Cost Estimating certification strongly preferred or equivalent certification training. (ICEAA's Professional Cost Estimator/ Analyst (PCEA) or AACE's Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) or ASPE's Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or ICEAA's Certified Cost Estimator/ Analyst (CCEA).
  
  

Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

• Exemplifies and promotes our values of integrity, respect, teamwork, excellence, and charity.
• Embrace key Sevan-wide initiatives, like Safety and Sustainability.
• Communicates our vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices.
• Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
• Participates in personal career development through on-the-job training, attends training programs, and assists in the development of interns / co-ops.
  
  

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.