Estimator Senior/Construction

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Senior Estimator to lead estimating efforts on large, complex projects alongside the Senior Estimating Manager on various locations nationwide. This role requires expertise and is open to candidates willing to travel or relocate for exciting opportunities. We are actively building our talent pool for future opportunities within our organization. If you are interested, please submit your application, and we will contact you for an initial discussion.As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. As a Senior Estimator, you will supervise a team of Estimators in an effort to price and bid multiple projects. You will have a heavy hand in the coordination and supervision of other Estimators and will price/bid projects that shape your community. Additionally, Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through several resources for those that are early in their career. Our award-winning Learning & Development department, Gilbane University, offers a variety of in-person and webinar-based trainings to help you excel in your career.

Leads the estimating deliverable for an entire project coordinated with the Senior Estimating Manager, preconstruction lead, operations team, and Business Development (BD) staff (projects ranging in size and complexity as assigned by Senior Estimating Manager)Coordinates the development of the Site Services general costs with the operations team, Senior Estimating Manager, and preconstruction lead to align with contract requirements and trade costsDevelops self by training under Senior Estimating Manager/Estimating Manager for conceptual cost estimates and budgets on limited information while providing adequate written clarifications of the costing assumptionsReviews and understands all project plans, requirements, and specificationsCoaches and mentors a team of estimators to develop large, multi-disciplinary estimatesDevelops and recommends appropriate contingency and allowance values with each estimating deliverableDetermines labor and equipment costsReviews and understands all bid documents while assessing project risksUnderstands project logistics and project schedule for complete alignment with the estimate and estimating deliverableAssists the operations team in the development of bid packages; assists in the analysis of competitive subcontract and supplier bidsAttends scope review meetings as required to assist the operations and purchasing teams in the preparation of bid recommendationsConnects with clients, ensuring customer satisfactionDevelops accurate cost models within Gilbane’s costing softwareTracks and reports on current material and labor prices, including escalationDetermines lead times for equipment and materials; communicates with the entire project team to capture the information within the project scheduleDevelops meaningful Value Management contributions to reduce price and increase valueCollaborates with the Owner and design team to reconcile cost estimatesIdentifies escalation factors in marketplace for specific materials and labor ratesDevelops sound conceptual pricing assumptions with sound documentation for the basis of the estimateSubstantiates all aspects of final estimatesEngages and participates in external communication including interviews and presentation of estimating deliverablesCoaches and mentors less experienced team membersSupports a positive and inclusive work environmentMay be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONBachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management5-10+ years relevant experienceOr equivalent combination of education and experienceKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESAbility to lead the estimating process and deliverable for projects throughout the design phaseExtensive knowledge of On-Screen Take-off, Destini, and Site work software tools for take-offsAbility to present estimating deliverables (internally and externally) and participates in interviews during the pursuit phaseAbility to conceptually estimate projects with limited informationAbility to estimate multiple facility types such as residential high rise, healthcare, interiors and institutionalAbility to estimate within multiple delivery methodsAbility to maintain healthy working relationships with industry partners (Owners, designers, subcontractors, etc.) for the development of estimating deliverablesSalary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Sarasota FL, Jacksonville FL, Arizona, San Antonio TX, Richmond VA, Pittsburgh PA this ranges from $112,200-$137,200.00 plus benefits and retirement program.For Atlanta GA, Maryland, Boca Raton FL, North Carolina, Detroit MI, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Rochester MN, this ranges from $117,800.00-$144,100.00 plus benefits and retirement program.For Austin TX, Chicago IL, Houston TX, Philadelphia PA, Sacramento CA this ranges from $123,400.00-$150,900.00 plus benefits and retirement program.For Arlington VA, Boston MA this ranges from $131,300.00-$160,500.00 plus benefits and retirement program.For Concord CA, Los Angeles CA this ranges from $136,900.00-$167,400.00 plus benefits and retirement program.For San Jose CA, New York NY this ranges from $143,600.00-$175,600.00 plus benefits and retirement program.We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. 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.Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee.