Estimator - Construction Subcontractor

The Estimator supports Gallant’s Preconstruction team by preparing accurate, competitive and comprehensive cost estimates for commercial construction projects. This role collaborates closely with Preconstruction leadership, Cost Engineers, project teams, architects, and trade partners to support Gallant’s bidding strategies and project execution objectives. The Estimator is responsible for managing multiple deadline-driven pricing efforts while ensuring scope completeness, cost accuracy and alignment with client and company goals.

Review and analyze construction plans, specifications and related documents to develop detailed, accurate project estimates.

• Display a general understanding of differing project types and the estimating intricacies involved with bidding each type, currently inclusive of, but not limited to, corporate interiors, healthcare interiors, and all shapes and sizes of ground-up projects.
• Identify, evaluate and assemble appropriate subcontractor and trade partner bid lists for each assigned pricing and bidding effort.
• Prepare, issue and manage bid invitations through the Building Connected platform and other approved systems.
• Perform job walks, site visits, and field observations as required to document existing conditions and ensure accurate scope development.
• Conduct outreach to trade partners to support bid participation, confirm scope coverage, and clarify inclusions and exclusions prior to bid day.
• Analyze subcontractor proposals for scope completeness, pricing accuracy, and alignment with project requirements.
• Collaborate with Preconstruction leadership and internal project stakeholders to assemble competitive, compliant and well-balanced bid packages.
• Assist internal associated personnel in negotiating subcontractor pricing, scope and general conditions to achieve optimal project value.
• Coordinate with external project managers, architects, engineers, and clients to align estimates with project objectives and timelines.
• Utilize historical cost data, market trends, and lessons learned to improve future estimating accuracy and competitiveness.
• Be able to provide valid identification for the I-9 Immigration document
• Must be willing and able to travel to work sites, which are in different locations around our division
• Be willing to work overtime, nights, and weekends when necessary
• that could result in an injury or death to yourself, another employee, sub-contractor or other at/on any Gallant property, office or job site. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA