Estimator

JOB DESCRIPTION L.F. Driscoll is seeking an Estimator to support our office. The Estimator will be responsible for budgeting, bidding, leveling, and awarding a diverse set of projects; continuing to support the project team throughout all phases of construction. The position will require involvement in several projects simultaneously. Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To Manage the estimating process on assigned projects totaling $50 - $100M per year. Prepare quantity take-offs for various levels of budgeting, with a focus on healthcare, Life Science and/or Data Center projects. Utilize Onscreen takeoff, CMiC and excel to calculate, record and track estimates. Engage with a centralized cost estimating database ensuring updated pricing is provided inclusive of union wage increases, inflation, and other market adjustments. Compile thorough scopes for subcontractor review during the level bid process. Solicit subcontractor bids, ensuring each project receives 3-5 bids per trade and/or supplier group. Complete subcontractor bid review and descope, ensuring conformance to project specifications, code requirements, material quality, project schedule, site logistics, insurance, and related items. Identify items that have been omitted and ensure a complete estimate is provided to the client, enabling them to meet their financial objectives. Complete subcontractor purchasing process, ensuring qualified subcontractors are utilized across various project types. Manage project kickoff and closeout meetings to ensure a smooth transition of information across the estimating, engineering, accounting, and operations teams. Maintain engagement from bid phase through project completion for RFIs, change management, ticket pricing and subcontract execution. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, architects, engineers and team members alike. Attend client meetings, engage with and resolve issues regarding pricing and/or estimates, participate in value engineering exercises as needed, obtaining client approval and signoff. Participate in team collaboration and development, enhancing the potential growth for both individual team members and the entire estimating department. Qualifications BS, BA, or relevant construction experience preferred.Preferred areas of study include construction management, engineering, or architecture. 5+ years of experience in estimating, purchasing, and related duties. Requires excellent computer skills (MS Office/Excel). Qualifications BS or BA required.Preferred areas of study include construction, management, engineering or architecture. 10+ years of experience in Estimating, Preconstruction or related duties in general contractor estimating and purchasing. Requires excellent computer skills (MS Office/Excel) and well-developed budgeting, purchasing and organizational skills Earns and maintains trust by demonstrating honesty, accountability and reliability Benefits [Medical Insurance] [Dental Insurance] [Vision Insurance] [Health Savings Account] [Healthcare Flexible Spending Account] [Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account] [401(k) retirement plan with employer match] [Life & AD&D Insurance] [Long-term Disability Insurance] [Short-term Disability Insurance] [Critical Illness Insurance] [Accident Insurance] [Hospital Indemnity Insurance] [Home & Auto Insurance] [Family Support] [Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation] [Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt] [Time Away Benefits] [8 Paid Holidays] [Group Legal] [Employee Stock Purchase Plan] [Identity Theft Protection] [Group Legal] [Pet Insurance] [Employee Assistance Program] Disclaimer The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. ABOUT US Founded over nine decades ago, LF Driscoll manages the construction of projects located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York; delivering projects of all sizes and types ranging from $50,000 to over $1.5 billion dollars. We provide services under a variety of contract methods, including CM at Risk, CM Agency, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and Design/Build for new core/shell, renovations/additions, interior fit-outs, and infrastructure construction projects. Our growth has stemmed from our reputation for understanding and satisfying our clients’ needs with transparency, technical expertise, and commitment to excellence. In 2017, Philadelphia-based LF Driscoll (LFD) founded LF Driscoll Healthcare (LFDH) to specifically service healthcare clients located in New York and New Jersey. LFD and LFDH work closely together to service our clients across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize our vision at stobuildinggroup.com. EEO statement LF Driscoll is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr