Estimating Manager jobs in Gary, IN

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 are performed safely, cost-effectively and with proper quality. In addition to providing guidance and supervision of regional paint/coatings 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.

In addition, this position provides assistance and subject matter expertise in managing time and material maintenance and other paint and coatings work.

Essential Functions and Duties:

a. Promote, demonstrate and instill Brock’s Bsafe and Bbest culture in all aspects of the business

b. Understand, disseminate and adhere to all corporate policies and procedures related to Paint and Coatings activities

c. Oversee all aspects of designated Paint Projects in territory

d. Oversee Lump Sum coatings work

a. Estimates and bid proposal

i. RFQ Bid/No Bid decisions to be made by Coatings Manager, up to his level of DOA

ii. Estimates are prepared by estimator with input from and review by Coatings Manager, PM or Supt

iii. Coatings Manager approves all LS bids up to his DOA

iv. Coatings Manager sends approved estimate back to estimator with list of qualifications to prepare proposal

v. Coatings Manager, depending on level of DOA, provides final approval before submittal

b. Estimate to Job transitions - Coatings Manager hands off successful bids to PM/Supt (who reviewed the estimate), who will provide details to Supervisor.

c. Quality Control and Quality Assurance, including QC tools and instruments, calibration records, Daily QC reports and retention, etc.

d. Company owned painting equipment and tools, in support of the corporate Asset Management Equipment Department, including

i. Storage and logistics to/from job sites

ii. Inspections and certifications

iii. Maintenance and repair (either in-house or third party)

e. Business Development and Sales

i. The Paint Project Manager/Estimator is responsible for building relations with current and potential clients in their area

ii. The Coatings Managers and Project Managers/Superintendents are responsible for building relations with vendors (paint manufacturers and equipment, tools and abrasive distributors) and to follow up on leads provided

e. Provide Subject Matter Expertise and support to company/region Vice-Presidents, Operations Managers and Project Managers on coatings projects that are performed outside of the Coatings Division but within the company/region

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Meet Brock’s Fit For Duty Program
• Ability to meet and maintain customer requirements for site access

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong communications skills, written and verbal
• Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment in interpreting and applying company policies
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Projects and Visio

Education & Experience

• 3 years in industrial paint and coatings work
• Experience in estimating and managing paint and coatings projects
• Knowledge of Industrial Facilities such as refineries, chemical and power plants and paper mills

Location Information:

East Chicago Paint Shop

Location of Job:US:IN:East Chicago

Shift:

Exempt: Yes

Work Type:Full Time

Working Conditions:

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.