Gilbane Building Company Arlington , VA 22201
Posted 3 weeks ago
Overview
Join the Gilbane Preconstruction Team as we prepare to plant even deeper roots across the Southeast!
This role will report to the Raleigh, NC office and preference is for someone to work in the office; however, we will also consider a highly qualified candidate to work remotely with occasional travel to Raleigh and other offices in the Southeast. (Atlanta, Charlotte, Richmond)
The Senior Mechanical Estimator will support and work with preconstruction/BD staff in the review of project plans, requirements and specifications, and may organize a team of estimators to perform pricing, and bidding of projects.
Responsibilities
Review and understand all project plans, requirements and specifications
Coordinate and supervise a team of estimators to develop large, multi-disciplinary estimates.
Determine labor and equipment costs
Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks
Understand project logistics and project schedule
Prepare bid packages and compare and analyze competitive subcontract and supplier bids
Review quotes and estimates with Project Team and prepare recommendations
Interface with clients, ensuring customer satisfaction
Accurately develop cost models
Track and report on current material and labor prices, including escalation
Develop meaningful VE contributions to reduce price
Reconcile quantity surveys with consultants and design team
Identify escalation factors in marketplace for specific materials and labor rates
Responsible for sound conceptual pricing assumptions with sound documentation for the basis of the estimate
Ability to substantiate all aspects of final estimates
Qualifications
KEY COMPETENCIES
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
Bachelor in Engineering
5-10 years relevant experience
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Able to estimate all types of building projects, including residential high rise, healthcare, interiors and institutional
Knowledge of suitable electrical contractors and suppliers for all types of projects
Familiar with both union and merit shop electrical contractors preferred
Knowledge of typical electrical pricing for project types above; for both union and merit shop projects preferred
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 preferred
Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For (State in Tier 1) this ranges from $XX,XXX.XX-$XXX,XXX.XX plus benefits and retirement program.For (State in Tier 2) this ranges from $XX,XXX.XX-$XXX,XXX.XX plus benefits and retirement program.For (State in Tier 3) this ranges from $XX,XXX.XX-$XXX,XXX.XX plus benefits and retirement program.For (State in Tier 4) this ranges from $XX,XXX.XX-$XXX,XXX.XX plus benefits and retirement program.For (State in Tier 5) this ranges from $XX,XXX.XX-$XXX,XXX.XX plus benefits and retirement program.For (State in Tier 6) this ranges from $XX,XXX.XX-$XXX,XXX.XX plus 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.
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