Senior Estimator at Gilbane Development Company

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Estimating, Project Management, Communication, Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Cost Analysis, Risk Assessment, Client Relations, Software Proficiency, Adaptability, Value Management, Mentoring, Collaboration, Construction Management, Budgeting, Logistics

Industry

Construction

Description

Overview Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Senior Estimator to serve as lead estimator for enitre projects in conjunction with the Senior Estimating Manager, acting as a subject matter expert on large complex projects. 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? As a Senior Estimator, you will supervise a team of Estimators in an effort to price and bid multiple 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 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. Responsibilities Leads the estimating deliverable for an entire project coordinated with the Senior Estimating Manager, preconstruction lead, operations team, and Business Development (BD) staff (projects ranging in size and complexity as assigned by Senior Estimating Manager) Coordinates the development of the Site Services general costs with the operations team, Senior Estimating Manager, and preconstruction lead to align with contract requirements and trade costs Develops self by training under Senior Estimating Manager/Estimating Manager for conceptual cost estimates and budgets on limited information while providing adequate written clarifications of the costing assumptions Reviews and understands all project plans, requirements, and specifications Coaches and mentors a team of estimators to develop large, multi-disciplinary estimates Develops and recommends appropriate contingency and allowance values with each estimating deliverable Determines labor and equipment costs Reviews and understands all bid documents while assessing project risks Understands project logistics and project schedule for complete alignment with the estimate and estimating deliverable Assists the operations team in the development of bid packages; assists in the analysis of competitive subcontract and supplier bids Attends scope review meetings as required to assist the operations and purchasing teams in the preparation of bid recommendations Connects with clients, ensuring customer satisfaction Develops accurate cost models within Gilbane’s costing software Tracks and reports on current material and labor prices, including escalation Determines lead times for equipment and materials; communicates with the entire project team to capture the information within the project schedule Develops meaningful Value Management contributions to reduce price and increase value Collaborates with the Owner and design team to reconcile cost estimates Identifies escalation factors in marketplace for specific materials and labor rates Develops sound conceptual pricing assumptions with sound documentation for the basis of the estimate Substantiates all aspects of final estimates Engages and participates in external communication including interviews and presentation of estimating deliverables Coaches and mentors less experienced team members Supports a positive and inclusive work environment May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions 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’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management 5-10+ years relevant experience Or equivalent combination of education and experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Ability to lead the estimating process and deliverable for projects throughout the design phase Extensive knowledge of takeoff software and methods, Destini Estimator, Microsoft Excel, and site work software tools for take-offs Ability to present estimating deliverables (internally and externally) and participate 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 Ability to maintain healthy working relationships with industry partners (Owners, designers, subcontractors, etc.) for the development of estimating deliverables 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 Senior Estimator will lead the estimating deliverables for entire projects, coordinating with various teams to ensure accurate pricing and bidding. They will also mentor a team of estimators and develop cost models while ensuring alignment with project requirements.