Estimating Leader

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Koch Specialty Plant Services is seeking an Estimating Leader to join our team. This Estimating Leader role is a critical part of the larger Commercial team and is responsible for advancing our estimating capabilities and cost effectiveness in both turnaround and small-to-mid-size multidisciplinary capital project work. Critical disciplines include pipefitting, welding, mechanical work as well civil and I&E engineering and construction cost. This role will ensure we have the right talent (culture, skills & knowledge), systems and departmental capabilities to support our strategic growth objectives in heavy industrial construction projects. The successful candidate will lead a team of diverse skill sets, continually addressing gaps and transforming our estimating capability by leveraging people, technology, knowledge processes. This role will work closely with the Commercial Sales Manager to align Commercial team efforts with organizational vision and ensure all members are working cohesively toward common goals. A focus on pursuing and winning profitable projects and fostering preferred partnerships internally and externally is essential.

What You Will Do

• Leadership, Strategy, and Team Development
• Apply strategic and economic thinking to develop, analyze, and implement strategies that enhance estimating capabilities and align with organizational objectives
• Lead and cultivate a team of contribution-motivated estimators, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and improvement
• Identify and nurture talent within the team, providing mentorship and development opportunities to facilitate skill enhancement and knowledge acquisition
• Process Optimization and Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate closely with Commercial Sales, to ensure full Commercial team alignment with strategic growth and business development initiatives
• Collaborate closely with other departments including Project Management, Safety, Operations, KES Manufacturing teams to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and enhance project outcomes
• Evaluate and implement advanced tools and systems to improve estimation accuracy and efficiency, while overseeing the refinement of processes and methodologies
• Build and maintain strong subcontractor relationships to support reliable, cost-effective estimating and project execution, ensuring agreements align with organizational standards and goals
• Profitability, Growth, and Cultural Alignment
• Focus on estimating profitable projects that align with the company's long-term growth vision, emphasizing enduring Preferred Partnerships with key customers
• Ensure all estimating activities reflect Koch's commitment to its values and vision

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience supervising and leading a team
• 7+ years' experience in estimation and technical expertise within the industrial construction sector, preferably in petrochemical, refining, or power industries
• Knowledge of and experience with estimation standards, software, and tools across disciplines
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• 10+ years' experience within the industrial construction sector with a focus on capital project construction, piping, mechanical, civil, I&E, scheduling/path of construction knowledge
• Fired equipment installation including Flares, Vapor Combustor, and Thermal Oxidizers

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Koch Specialty Plant Services (KSPS) provides code welding work related to repair, revamp, replacement and field fabrication of towers and vessels, piping and specialty welding, mass transfer equipment installation, inspection and professional project services.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

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