Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Estimators at Gilbane are heavily involved in generating estimating deliverables required on projects. We are seeking an Estimator II that will work closely with the Special Projects team deliver services and will have the opportunity to assist with multiple projects at once. This person will also assist with estimates for our National Accounts. This role will sit primarily in the office, but may travel to the project job sites meeting with the project teams and subcontractors.   

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? 

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. While managing your responsibilities, you will gain exposure to Preconstruction efforts, Project Engineering, and Project Management.  In addition, you will work under the direction of experienced Sr. Estimators and the Chief Estimator which provides you with opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. 

As an Estimator II you will: 

• Produce quantitative surveys and accurate pricing for a project from its early inception through an acceptable working budget, GMP, or Lump Sum Price  
• Coordinate project documents for the GMP and Lump Sum Bid project delivery methods 
• Lead detailed reviews of civil, architectural and structural subcontractor’s scope before award of project contracts 
• Obtain and present unit pricing data 
• Responsible for outlining clarifications and qualifications within an estimate 
• Provide back up for estimates to be used during analysis and review 
• Secure and contact sources for cost estimates for all specialty items 
• Identify indirect costs and General Condition items within estimate 
• Possess and apply knowledge of unit prices and the material/labor component 
• Establish and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing 
• Produce manpower estimates to coincide with construction estimate 
• Compile complete estimate/bid package breakdown based on input from others 
• Establish estimating protocols for specific types of documentation 

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION 

• BS or MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management 
• 3-5 years of relevant experience  
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 

• Site work software tools for take-offs 
• Basic understanding of conceptual estimating 
• Knowledge of Procore software 
• Strong written and verbal skills 
• Ability to work in a team based environment 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs 
• Understanding of Contract Document & Specifications 

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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