Estimating Director at Gilbane Building Company

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

329500.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Estimating, Leadership, Communication, Team Management, Delegation, Strategic Thinking, Business Insights, Cost Control, Project Delivery, Market Analysis, Conceptual Estimating, Design Phase Management, Client Relations, Subcontractor Management, Hiring, Coaching

Industry

Construction

Description

Overview Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking an Estimating Director to lead the administration and execution of all estimating activities, processes, and deliverables for multiple Business Units (BU) or a single Division. 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 a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual. You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future. 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 a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader. Responsibilities Administrates and executes all estimating activities, processes, and deliverables for multiple BUs or a Division Manages workload across all business units within the division Determines manpower needs and manages hiring process for estimators within the division Responsible for the career development and coaching of team members Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members Interprets and translates the organizational strategy, ensuring team understanding of their role in accomplishing strategic goals May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions Qualifications EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management 20+ years relevant experience Or equivalent combination of education and experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Ability to lead multiple estimating departments across multiple BUs or a division Collaborative and able to reconcile estimating assumptions with designers and owners Ability to lead the estimating process and deliverable for projects throughout the design phase Ability to present estimating deliverables (internally and externally); 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 (CM@R, DB, IPD, etc.) Ability to maintain strong working relationships with industry partners (owners, designers, subcontractors, etc.) for the development of estimating deliverables Researches and maintains market trends (material, equipment, lead times) relating to estimating efforts Serves as market ambassador of the Gilbane Brand 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) this ranges from $206,000-$329,500 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. 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.

Responsibilities

The Estimating Director will administer and execute all estimating activities, processes, and deliverables for multiple Business Units or an entire Division, while also determining manpower needs and managing the hiring process for estimators within the division. This role includes being responsible for the career development and coaching of team members and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.