OverviewAre you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking anEstimator IItoserveas lead estimator on small or less complex projects. On larger jobs, may assist the lead estimator in quantity take-off and unit pricing for development of estimate deliverable.
Responsibilities
- Leads detailed reviews of civil, architectural, and structural subcontractor27s budget pricing; obtains and presents unit pricing data
- Outlines clarifications and qualifications within an estimate
- Secures and contacts sources for cost estimates for all specialty items
- Identifies indirect costs and General Condition items within estimate
- Possess and applies knowledge of unit prices and the material/labor components
- Establishes and maintains relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing
- Produces manpower estimates to coincide with construction estimate
- Compiles complete estimate/bid package breakdown based on input from others
- Establishes estimating protocols for specific types of documentation
- Use of Gilbane27s Baseline estimating playbook and tools
- May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- Associate27s degree in Engineering or Construction Management; bachelor27s degree preferred
- 1-5+ years of relevant estimating experience
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of On-Screen Take-off, Destini, and Site work software tools for take-offs
- Ability to complete quantity takeoffs for assigned divisions or building components
- Ability to obtain and scope trade contractor budget pricing proposals
- Ability to provide qualifications and clarifications for items that were quantified
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Ability to work in a team-based environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Understanding of Contract Document and Specifications
- Knowledge of applying unit costs to quantity takeoff for discipline specific estimates
- Ability to assist the estimating lead with the compilation of the estimating deliverables
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.
For San Jose, CA this ranges from $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.
Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees27 education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
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