Senior Estimator

4 days ago


Sarasota, Florida, United States Gilbane Full time
Senior Estimator Job Description

About the Role

The Senior Estimator will play a key role in supporting and collaborating with preconstruction/BD staff in the review of project plans, requirements, and specifications. This individual will also have the opportunity to organize and lead a team of estimators to perform pricing and bidding of projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and understand all project plans, requirements, and specifications to ensure accurate estimates.
  • Coordinate and supervise a team of estimators to develop large, multi-disciplinary estimates.
  • Determine labor and equipment costs, as well as review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.
  • Understand project logistics and project schedule to ensure timely completion.
  • Prepare bid packages and compare and analyze competitive subcontract and supplier bids.
  • Review quotes and estimates with the Project Team and prepare recommendations.
  • Interface with clients to ensure customer satisfaction and accurately develop cost models.
  • Track and report on current material and labor prices, including escalation.
  • Develop meaningful Value Engineering (VE) contributions to reduce price.
  • Reconcile quantity surveys with consultants and design team.
  • Identify escalation factors in the 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 5-10 years of relevant experience in estimating or a related field.
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Able to estimate all types of building projects, including residential high-rise, healthcare, interiors, and institutional.
  • Familiarity with suitable electrical contractors and suppliers for all types of projects.
  • Knowledge of typical electrical pricing for project types above, including both union and merit shop projects.
  • Able to take concept and schematic drawings and develop a meaningful estimate with detail.
  • Familiarity with the use of On-Screen Take-off software program.

About Gilbane

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package, including 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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