OverviewAre you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking aSenior Estimator who serves as lead estimator and structural estimating subject matter expert for an entire project in coordination with the Estimating Manager.
What27s in it for you?
As a Senior Estimator, you will supervise a team of Estimatorsin an effort toprice and bid multiple projects. You will work under an experienced professional that will provide you with opportunity to learn the department27s standard operating procedures and build strong relationships with the Preconstruction team. 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.
Responsibilities
- Leads estimating efforts for all Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) scopes including site development, utilities, excavation, support of excavation, foundations, structural concrete, structural steel, superstructure, building envelope, and architectural finishes.
- Serves as the CSA estimating subject matter expert and provides guidance on constructability, means and methods, productivity assumptions, and market conditions.
- Performs detailed quantity takeoffs and develops conceptual and detailed cost estimates for civil, structural, and architectural building systems.
- Reviews geotechnical reports, civil drawings, structural drawings, architectural plans, and specifications to identify project risks, opportunities, and cost drivers.
- Evaluates alternative sites, foundation, structural, and architectural systems and develops value engineering recommendations.
- Mentors and trains junior estimators in CSA estimating best practices, takeoff methodologies, pricing strategies, and risk analysis.
- Coordinates the development of the Site Services general costs with the operations team, Estimating Manager, and preconstruction lead to align with contract requirements and trade costs
- Develops self by training under Senior Estimating Manager and Estimating Manager for conceptual cost estimates and budgets on limited information while providing adequate written clarifications of the costing assumptions
- Understands project logistics and project schedule for complete alignment with the estimate and estimating deliverable
- Assists the operations team in the development of bid packages; assists in the analysis of competitive subcontract and supplier bids
- Attends scope review meetings as required to assist the operations and purchasing teams in the preparation of bid recommendations
- Connects with clients, ensuring customer satisfaction
- Develops accurate cost models within Gilbane27s costing software
- Tracks and reports on current material and labor prices, including escalation
- Determines lead times for equipment and materials; communicates with the entire project team to capture the information within the project schedule
- Develops meaningful Value Management contributions to reduce price and increase value
- Collaborates with the Owner and design team to reconcile cost estimates
- Identifies escalation factors in marketplace for specific materials and labor rates
- Supports a positive and inclusive work environment
- May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Communicate Effectively - Listen to understand and clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message
- Act Inclusively - Ensure that actions and behaviors are respectful; show empathy and treat others with dignity. Leverage capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities and motivation.
- Solve Problems - Identify, prioritize and implement alternatives for a solution.
- Demonstrate Agility/ Adaptability - Maintain effectiveness and adjust to change by exploring the rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Create an atmosphere of open-mindedness to change.
- Drive for Results - Show passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes. Create a sense of individual ownership and accountability.
- Champion Innovation - Identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
- Bachelor27s degree in Structural Engineering or Construction Management
- 5-10+ years relevant experience in budgeting/estimating ground-up, core & shell, and large-scale renovation of residential, commercial, hospitality and mixed-use projects
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to lead the estimating process and deliverable for projects throughout the design phase
- Extensive knowledge of On-Screen Take-off, Destini, and Site work software tools for take-offs
- Ability to present estimating deliverables (internally and externally) and participates in interviews during the pursuit phase
- Ability to conceptually estimate projects with limited information
- Ability to estimate multiple facility types such as residential high rise, healthcare, interiors and institutional
- Ability to estimate within multiple delivery methods
- Ability to maintain healthy working relationships with industry partners (Owners, designers, subcontractors, etc.) for the development of 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 New York City, NY this ranges from $150,000.00-$175,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.
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 Albany, NY, the pay ranges from $105,000.00- $130,000.00 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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