Program Estimator

Program Estimator

Job Locations US-IL-Chicago | US-WI-Milwaukee | US-OH-Columbus | US-OH-Cleveland | US-IN-Indianapolis | US-PA-Pittsburgh | US-MA-Boston | US-RI-Providence | US-GA-Atlanta | US-NC-Charlotte | US-FL-Orlando | ... Tracking Code 2026-13625

Overview

Next 150 Construction, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company, is seeking a CES Program Estimator. As a key contributor within Next 150 Construction, the CES Program Estimator is responsible for supporting the estimating, preconstruction planning, and financial modeling of our Consolidated Equipment Solution Program nationwide. The CES Program is a solution that provides an entire jobsite with construction equipment to reduce safety issues, quality deficiencies, downtime loss, and sustainability slippage. This role will develop accurate equipment estimates, establish consistent estimating standards, support vendor and project pricing strategies, and provide the data and analysis needed to evaluate and implement CES opportunities. This role will help position the CES Program as a credible, scalable, and financially sound business offering for Next 150 Construction.

Responsibilities

- Support Consolidated Equipment Solution Programs throughout the country by preparing accurate, complete, and timely equipment estimates for prospective and active projects.
- Develop project-specific equipment estimates using construction schedules, labor forecasts, logistics plans, drawings, specifications, historical utilization, project phasing, and input from project teams.
- Build detailed equipment lists, utilization assumptions, quantity takeoffs, rate analyses, escalation assumptions, mobilization and demobilization costs, service requirements, and other cost components necessary to establish the CES Program budget.
- Prepare vendor Request for Proposal packages, coordinate bid solicitations, manage vendor questions and clarifications, and organize submitted pricing and scope information.
- Create bid leveling analyses and recommendation packages that compare vendor rates, service capabilities, fleet availability, exclusions, commercial terms, and overall value.
- Build and maintain estimating tools, equipment rate databases, historical cost libraries, utilization benchmarks, entitlement catalogs, and production tracking systems for CES Programs.
- Partner with CES Program leadership, Business Development, Preconstruction, Procurement, Operations, Safety, project teams, and vendors to validate estimating assumptions and confirm program requirements.
- Support preconstruction efforts by contributing equipment-related input to contractual terms, project bids, pursuit strategies, logistics plans, project schedules, and client presentations.
- Analyze total estimated equipment cost, anticipated utilization, program revenue, margin, contingency, and identified risks to support go/no-go decisions and program recommendations.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities, alternative equipment strategies, sustainable equipment solutions, and service models that improve project value without compromising safety or operational requirements.
- Participate in estimate reviews, scope alignment meetings, vendor post-bid meetings, and turnover meetings from preconstruction to CES Program operations.
- Maintain clear estimate documentation, including assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, qualifications, scope gaps, pricing sources, and version control.
- Analyze market trends, equipment availability, inflation, regional rate differences, and vendor performance to improve estimate accuracy and maintain competitiveness.
- Deliver technical and business presentations to internal teams and external clients to explain estimate methodology, program value, pricing structure, and recommended equipment solutions.
- Participate in the continuous improvement plan by identifying opportunities in the current process, reviewing suggested improvements, and presenting recommendations to Next 150 leadership.
- Participate in and help support safety activities and training.
- All other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field (preferred)
- 3+ years of relevant experience in construction estimating, equipment operations, procurement, project controls, preconstruction, or a related field
- Experience preparing estimates, budgets, bid comparisons, cost models, or vendor analyses
- Experience with project planning, construction schedules, logistics plans, drawings, specifications, and equipment requirements
- Experience working with construction equipment, rental vendors, or equipment procurement (preferred)
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Excellent in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
- Experience working in CMiC, ProCore, HammerTech, estimating platforms, or other related software
- Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with internal teams, project stakeholders, and third-party companies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate incomplete information and develop reasonable estimating assumptions
- Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail, organization, accuracy, and document control
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, project schedules, logistics plans, scopes of work, and contract documents
- Knowledge and understanding of construction contract terminology and conditions
- Ability to develop clear estimate narratives, qualifications, inclusions, exclusions, and bid recommendation summaries
- Knowledge of equipment operations including estimating, budgeting, cost control, utilization, mobilization and demobilization, vendor services, and safety from preconstruction through project completion
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
- Willingness to travel as needed and spend time in the field to support project pursuits, site reviews, vendor meetings, and estimate validation
- Normal office environment, as well as construction job sites
- Frequent activities: sitting, standing, walking, viewing computer screens
- Occasional activities: bending, climbing, reaching above shoulder, pushing, pulling
Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.
The pay ranges from $75,000 - $125,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

Next 150 Construction Services has an unwavering focus on safety, the environment and caring about everyone involved in our work.
Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Next 150 Construction Services is not accepting unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters at this time.
Next 150 Construction Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

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