Estimator II

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Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking an Estimator II to serve as lead estimator on small or less complex projects. On larger jobs, may assist the lead estimator in quantity take-off and unit pricing for development of estimate deliverable. This is an office based role located in our Charlotte, NC office.

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.

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, and 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, Tough mindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through several resources for those that are early in their career. Our award‑winning Learning & Development department, Gilbane University, offers a variety of in‑person and webinar‑based trainings to help you excel in your career. While managing your responsibilities, you will gain exposure to Preconstruction efforts, Project Engineering, and Project Management. In addition, you will work under the direction of experienced Sr.

Estimators and the Chief Estimator which provides you with opportunity to learn new industry skills every day.

• Lead detailed reviews of civil, architectural, and structural subcontractor’s budget pricing; obtain and present unit pricing data
• Outline clarifications and qualifications within an estimate
• Secure and contact sources for cost estimates for all specialty items
• Identify indirect costs and General Condition items within estimate
• Possess and apply knowledge of unit prices and the material/labor components
• Establish and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing
• Produce manpower estimates to coincide with construction estimate
• Compile complete estimate/bid package breakdown based on input from others
• Establish estimating protocols for specific types of documentation
• Use Gilbane’s Baseline estimating playbook and tools
• May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions

Associate’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management; bachelor’s degree preferred

• 1-5+ years of relevant experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 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
• Ability to provide qualifications and clarifications for items that were quantified
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to work in a team‑based…