Senior Estimator- Commercial Construction

Gilbane Building Company•Albany, NY

5d•$105,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking a Senior Estimator who serves as lead estimator and structural estimating subject matter expert for an entire project in coordination with the Estimating Manager. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or Construction Management
5-10+ years relevant experience in budgeting/estimating ground-up, core & shell, and large-scale renovation of residential, commercial, hospitality and mixed-use projects
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

Responsibilities

Leads estimating efforts for all Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) scopes including site development, utilities, excavation, support of excavation, foundations, structural concrete, structural steel, superstructure, building envelope, and architectural finishes.
Serves as the CSA estimating subject matter expert and provides guidance on constructability, means and methods, productivity assumptions, and market conditions.
Performs detailed quantity takeoffs and develops conceptual and detailed cost estimates for civil, structural, and architectural building systems.
Reviews geotechnical reports, civil drawings, structural drawings, architectural plans, and specifications to identify project risks, opportunities, and cost drivers.
Evaluates alternative sites, foundation, structural, and architectural systems and develops value engineering recommendations.
Mentors and trains junior estimators in CSA estimating best practices, takeoff methodologies, pricing strategies, and risk analysis.
Coordinates the development of the Site Services general costs with the operations team, Estimating Manager, and preconstruction lead to align with contract requirements and trade costs
Develops self by training under Senior Estimating Manager and Estimating Manager for conceptual cost estimates and budgets on limited information while providing adequate written clarifications of the costing assumptions
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
Supports a positive and inclusive work environment
May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions