Estimating Executive

Overview

GILBANE has an immediate opportunity for an Estimating Executive to join our Federal Estimating Team.  You'll have the fleibility to work from any of our office locations such as Jacksonville, FL, Concord, CA, Englewood, CO or many other locations. 

The Estimating Executive has overall responsibility for all aspects of the estimating needs for multiple projects in our Federal group.  

Responsibilities

• Visualize, analyze and communicate project scope of work
• Coordinate and execute tasks of estimating personnel assigned to a specific estimate.
• Monitor and follow up on staff’s assigned duties.
• Coordinate cost/means and methods with Client and design team and prepare preliminary cost estimates/budgets.
• Work with Design Team to reconcile cost estimates
• Analyze General Condition costs to determine company overhead
• Manage Value Engineering Process
• Provide input for Fee Proposals
• Prepare all Indirect Costs
• Review and coordinate project-specific insurance requirements
• Prepare General Conditions/Site Services Costs
• Understands all disciplines in estimating
• Leads staff to assure accuracy in estimating process, procedures and review requirements are met
• Delivers and presents estimates to clients during BD process
• Ability to sell company’s strengths and experience
• Ability to preserve/reconcile all aspects of the estimate presentation while in front of a group/with client

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 in Engineering
• 10-15 years relevant experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Federal (US Department of Defense) experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Able to estimate all types of building projects, including residential high rise, healthcare, interiors and institutional
• Knowledge of suitable contractors and suppliers for all types of projects
• Familiar with both union and merit shop contractors
• Knowledge of typical pricing for project types above; for both union and merit shop projects
• Able to take concept and schematic drawings and develop a meaningful estimate with detail
• Familiar with the use of On-Screen Take-off software program

Salary commensurate with location, skills and experience, and for Colorado this ranges from $126,000.00-$153,800.00 plus excellent benefits and retirement program.

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.

Salary : $126,000 - $153,800