Estimator II

$100,000 - $170,000/Yr

Gilbane Building - San Jose, CA

posted 8 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
San Jose, CA
Construction of Buildings

About the position

Estimators at Gilbane are heavily involved in generating estimating deliverables required on projects. We are seeking an Estimator II that will have the opportunity to assist with multiple projects at once. This role will sit primarily in the office, but may travel to the project job sites meeting with the project teams and subcontractors.

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

Requirements

  • Associate's degree in Engineering or Construction Management; bachelor's degree preferred
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in education, healthcare (OSHPD), commercial preferred
  • 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
  • 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

Nice-to-haves

  • Ability to provide qualifications and clarifications for items that were quantified
  • Ability to assist the estimating lead with the compilation of the estimating deliverables

Benefits

  • Competitive health and welfare benefits
  • Generous profit-sharing/401k plan
  • Multi-dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University
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