Senior Estimator

14 hours ago


Orlando, United States Gilbane Building Company Full time


Senior Estimator

Job Locations

US-FL-Boca Raton | US-FL-Tampa | US-FL-Sarasota | US-FL-Orlando

Requisition ID

2024-9522

Category

Estimating

Overview

The Senior Estimator will support and work with preconstruction/BD staff in the review of project plans, requirements and specifications, and may organize a team of estimators to perform pricing, and bidding of projects.

This opportunity is open to candidates in the following offices/areas of Florida: Boca Raton, Orlando, Sarasota, or Tampa.

*May require occassional travel between offices in FL for training, collaborative purposes.

Responsibilities

  • Review and understand all project plans, requirements and specifications
  • Coordinate and supervise a team of estimators to develop large, multi-disciplinary estimates.
  • Determine labor and equipment costs
  • Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks
  • Understand project logistics and project schedule
  • Prepare bid packages and compare and analyze competitive subcontract and supplier bids
  • Review quotes and estimates with Project Team and prepare recommendations
  • Interface with clients, ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Accurately develop cost models
  • Track and report on current material and labor prices, including escalation
  • Develop meaningful VE contributions to reduce price
  • Reconcile quantity surveys with consultants and design team
  • Identify escalation factors in marketplace for specific materials and labor rates
  • Responsible for sound conceptual pricing assumptions with sound documentation for the basis of the estimate
  • Ability to substantiate all aspects of final estimates


Qualifications

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
  • 5-10 years relevant experience
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Able to estimate all types of building projects, including residential high rise, healthcare, interiors and institutional
  • Knowledge of suitable electrical contractors and suppliers for all types of projects
  • Familiar with both union and merit shop electrical contractors preferred
  • Knowledge of typical electrical pricing for project types above; 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

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.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.

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