Chief MEP Estimator

3 weeks ago

San Jose, United States Gilbane, Inc. Full time

Gilbane is seeking a highly technical and motivated Chief MEP Estimator to join our team.

Who are we?

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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you?

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What’s in it for you?

The Chief MEP Estimator has overall responsibility for all aspects of the estimating needs for multiple projects. Senior Estimator and specialty estimators may report to Estimating Executive for specific projects.

You will work under an experienced professional that will provide you with opportunity to learn the department’s 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. 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:

  • Visualize, analyze and communicate project scope of work
  • Coordinate and execute tasks of estimating personnel assigned to a specific estimate.
  • Monitor and follow up on staff’s assigned duties.
  • Coordinate cost/means and methods with Client and design team and prepare preliminary cost estimates/budgets.
  • Work with Design Team to reconcile cost estimates
  • Analyze General Condition costs to determine company overhead
  • Manage Value Engineering Process
  • Provide input for Fee Proposals
  • Prepare all Indirect Costs
  • Review and coordinate project-specific insurance requirements
  • Prepare General Conditions/Site Services Costs
  • Understand all disciplines in estimating
  • Lead staff to assure accuracy in estimating process, procedures and review requirements are met
  • Deliver and present estimates to clients during BD process
  • Ability to sell company’s strengths and experience
  • Ability to preserve/reconcile all aspects of the estimate presentation while in front of a group/with client
  • Review of current MEP Best practices, process and templates and work with peer group to further enhance current standards.

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.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

  • Bachelor in Engineering
  • 10-15 years relevant experience
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of suitable mechanical, plumbing and electrical contractors and suppliers for all types of projects
  • Familiar with both union and merit shop mechanical, plumbing and electrical contractors preferred
  • Knowledge of typical mechanical, plumbing and electrical pricing for project types such as healthcare, life sciences, advanced electronics and similar; for both union and merit shop projects preferred
  • Able to take concept and schematic drawings and develop a meaningful estimate with detail
  • Familiar with the use of On-Screen Take-off software program preferred

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
For California, this ranges from $153,300 to $210,800 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 employees’ 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.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/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.

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