Insulation Project Manager Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

The Brock Group provides specialty craft and maintenance services to key industries across North America. We are dedicated to offering the safest and highest quality service and solutions. We view ourselves as partners with our customers, our employees and the communities in which we operate. Our performance-driven culture is led by having and developing the best people, the most efficient processes and the right tools for the job.
Qualifications and Detail about the Position
Broad Function
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.
Essential Functions
• 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
Working Conditions
• Working conditions include outdoor and indoor field, yard and shop locations
• Working indoors in an office environment
• Utilization of Personal Protective Equipment is necessary
• Travel as required
Skills & Abilities
• Ability to work within a highly service-oriented team culture
• Strong understanding of operational impacts on profitability
• High degree of technical ability such as: read/interpret engineering plans/drawings/scopes of work, product knowledge, etc.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word, and Access
• Proficient in estimating and scheduling programs such as MIKE, 3E, P6, etc.
• Ability to work with all levels of the Company
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently
Education & Experience
• 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
• Advanced craft certifications preferred
Location Information: Regional Office - BIS
Location of Job: US: IL: Joliet
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.