Estimator II at Gilbane Building Company

Estimator II

Job Locations

US-FL-Jacksonville

Requisition ID

3

Category

Estimating

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking an Estimator to serve as lead estimator on small or less complex projects. On larger jobs, may assist the lead estimator in quantity take-off and unit pricing for development of estimate deliverable. 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.

Responsibilities

Leads detailed reviews of civil, architectural, and structural subcontractor's budget pricing; obtains and presents unit pricing data

Outlines clarifications and qualifications within an estimate

Secures and contacts sources for cost estimates for all specialty items

Identifies indirect costs and General Condition items within estimate

Possess and applies knowledge of unit prices and the material/labor components

Establishes and maintains relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing

Produces manpower estimates to coincide with construction estimate

Compiles complete estimate/bid package breakdown based on input from others

Establishes estimating protocols for specific types of documentation

Use of Gilbane's Baseline estimating playbook and tools

May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Associate's degree in Engineering or Construction Management; bachelor's degree preferred

1-5+ years of relevant estimating experience

Or equivalent combination of education and experienceKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of On-Screen Take-off, Destini, and Site work software tools for take-offs

Ability to complete quantity takeoffs for assigned divisions or building components

Ability to obtain and scope trade contractor budget pricing proposals

Ability to provide qualifications and clarifications for items that were quantified

Strong written and verbal skills

Ability to work in a team-based environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

Understanding of Contract Document and Specifications

Knowledge of applying unit costs to quantity takeoff for discipline specific estimates

Ability to assist the estimating lead with the compilation of the estimating deliverablesGilbane 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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