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Do you have a VERIFIABLE Bachelors or higher degree?
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Years of experience in construction estimating, including extensive commercial construction.
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Within the last 5 years, what role did the following play in your job:
Creating complex commercial estimates using On-screen Takeoff
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Project management experience including estimates for multiple, simultaneous projects, including large, complex projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Director of Pre-Construction
IL - Peoria


Opportunity Snapshot
Top reasons to consider aligning your career with PJ Hoerr
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Leverage Your Outstanding Estimating Skills to Lead the Pre-Construction Team at a Premier Firm

If you are a senior-level commercial construction estimator with the leadership skills and vision to take our Pre-construction department to the next level, the role of Director of Pre-Construction with P.J. Hoerr offers you some compelling opportunities. You will:
  • Have a perfect opportunity to be entrepreneurial and make your mark as you develop/expand a vital department.
  • Work for a firm that is constantly looking for new opportunities. 
  • Enjoy the best of both worlds: our firm is big enough to be involved in large and complex projects but still small enough so that you will not get lost in the crowd.
  • Enjoy a great working environment with a family-friendly culture. We work hard and also try to have fun doing it.
  • Earn very competitive pay and benefits.
The successful candidate who excels at this position will be offered ownership opportunities. You will work in our Peoria home office.

PJ Hoerr is a successful and growing commercial design/builder, construction manager and general contracting firm with offices in Peoria and Bloomington, IL. We also have a sister company, Reinhardt Construction in Columbia, Missouri. PJ Hoerr self-performs carpentry, concrete, structural steel, and masonry. To help control project quality and schedule, we also own a casework manufacturing company.

Top image: NEW CONSTRUCTION. Changing business needs and a desire to modernize employee work environments created a need for a new Operations Center at RLI Insurance’s North Peoria campus. P.J. Hoerr was chosen to help them plan, design and then construct the new, two-story, 40,000 sq. ft. facility. Image right: NEW CONSTRUCTION: P.J. Hoerr partnered with the Normal Fire Department to plan and construct their new $8 million, 30,000-square-foot facility near Uptown Normal.
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Work on interesting commercial projects and build a top-tier team; potential ownership opportunity

The Requirements
Find out what you'll need to work and thrive in this role.
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To be a strong fit for the Director of Pre-Construction opportunity, you will have:
  • Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or similar  Quick question for you - click here
  • 15+ years’ experience in construction estimating  Quick question for you - click here
  • Ability, demeanor, and character to develop honest and trusted relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, design professionals and clients
  • Ability to teach, motivate, manage and lead a growing estimating team
  • Extensive knowledge in construction means, methods and costs
  • Ability to work in a design/build environment and develop conceptual estimates from minimal information
  • Computer skills
  • On-screen take-off expertise  Quick question for you - click here
  • Ability to:
    • Prepare and take part in presentations to Owners
    • Prepare detailed bid packages
    • Produce quality estimates for large, complex projects
    • Work as part of a team to shepherd a project through the pre-construction process
    • Read and comprehend construction contracts
    • Perform takeoffs and estimate self-performed work (note, this task will not be a priority for this position)
    • Analyze multiple bids and work scopes
    • Meet fast-paced construction deadlines
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think quickly
Pictured: IN PROGRESS CONSTRUCTION IN BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL, IL. This new facility will be a two-story, 70,000 square foot building that will provide a new home for the YMCA as well as Easterseals of Central Illinois. Included in the new building will be administrative offices, classrooms, therapy rooms, a wellness area, locker rooms, a gymnasium, and an aquatics area with a leisure/therapy pool, separate lap pool, and universal sauna and steam rooms.
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The Role
If you meet the minimum qualifications, feel free to apply at any time. If you'd like some additional details about the role, please read below.
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This is a multi-faceted, hands-on role where you will serve as an estimator, particularly on highly complex projects, while also coaching and developing the Pre-construction Estimating team. The team includes five full-time estimators and a few part-time estimators who split their time between estimating and other functions, such as project management. The majority of the team sits in Peoria. We have a nice mix of negotiated and hard bid work. 

In this role, you will routinely leverage your robust pre-construction knowledge. Additionally, you will
  • Evaluate the team and workflow; recommend and implement changes and process improvements
  • Create quality estimates for large, complex commercial projects  Quick question for you - click here
  • Perform takeoffs and estimate self-performed work and/or delegate the same
  • Prepare detailed bid packages
  • Lead, coach, manage and develop the Estimating team
  • Work as a member of a collaborative team and help shepherd projects through the pre-construction process
  • Prepare and take part in presentations to Owners
  • Read and comprehend construction contracts
  • Analyze a variety of bids and work scopes
  • Build strong relationships, particularly with bidding subcontractors and others who directly impact pricing
  • Maintain a strict commitment to meeting/exceeding fast-paced construction deadlines
  • Multi-task, managing up to 15-20 bids at a time
This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Pictured: PAST PERFORMANCE - Construction is completed for Monticello CUSD #25 Elementary and High School including 32,700 sq.ft. of classroom additions, a new entry, new gym and locker room addition of 29,200 sq. ft. as well as extensive remodeling of the rest of the existing buildings, including new mechanical systems. This project was a joint venture between P.J. Hoerr, Inc. / Petry-Kuhne / BLDD Architects.


 
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Why P.J. Hoerr
More good reasons to join our team.
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Peoria, IL - A Great Place to Live and Work
You'll work in a great, mid-sized city with many amenities, outdoor recreational activities, and no big city commute. And, the cost of living is well below the national and Illinois average.

Strong Values
We value relationships, quality construction and taking care of our clients.

People Like Working Here
We take care of our employees, so when people join us, they tend to stay, as evidenced by a large number of long-tenured employees and very low staff turnover. 

Autonomy and Support
You will have the benefit of executives who will support you and help you “win” personally and professionally.
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Road to Success
Explore the characteristics the will enable you to stand out.
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Character and honesty matter here. Our culture is one of respect and we take pride in the work that we deliver. You'll model these characteristics in all that you do and help staff do the same. Particularly, with the newer estimators on the team, it will be important to set the tone while also helping them develop their skills.

Naturally, your estimating talent will be paramount but you'll also bring strong communication and relationship-building skills to work with a variety of internal and external contacts. It will be critically important to build strong partnerships with subcontractors and others with whom you'll commonly work and who directly impact bids. In addition, to be an outstanding Director of Pre-Construction, you will:
  • Consistently produce quality estimates
  • Effectively work with and present to customers, helping them through the pre-construction process
  • Serve as a strong leader and effective delegator
  • Combine creativity with strong analytical skills 
  • Coach where needed while maintaining high standards and expectations
  • Remain flexible, adaptable and able to think on your feet
Video: P.J. Hoerr was proud to provide construction for Black Band Distillery at 1000 SW Adams St. in Peoria, IL. This 100-year old, 2-story building in the warehouse district was a complete renovation. The exterior front façade was restored to include new windows, a new entry, and minor masonry.
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P.J. Hoerr is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.