Senior Estimator (Nationwide)
$112,200–$137,200 year
On-siteAtlanta, Georgia, United States or Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Lead estimating deliverables for large, complex projects by coordinating with the Senior Estimating Manager, preconstruction lead, and Business Development staff. Develop self by training under experienced managers for conceptual cost estimates and budgets while providing written clarifications of assumptions. Coach and mentor a team of estimators to develop large, multi-disciplinary estimates and determine labor, equipment, and material costs. Review all project plans, specifications, and bid documents to assess risks and understand project logistics and schedules. Collaborate with the Owner and design team to reconcile cost estimates and develop meaningful value management contributions. Engage in external communication including interviews and presentation of estimating deliverables to clients and industry partners.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management
- 5-10+ years relevant experience
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to lead the estimating process and deliverable for projects throughout the design phase
- Extensive knowledge of On-Screen Take-off, Destini, and Site work software tools for take-offs
- Ability to present estimating deliverables (internally and externally) and 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
- Ability to maintain healthy working relationships with industry partners (Owners, designers, subcontractors, etc.) for the development of estimating deliverables
- Must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test
Desired Qualifications
- 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
- 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
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