Mechanical Estimator - NYCSCA

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? The Mechanical Estimator is responsible for conceptualizing and interpreting the scope from incomplete or schematic documents for School Construction Authority projects.

Responsibilities:

Estimators at Gilbane are heavily involved in generating estimating deliverables required on projects. We are seeking an Estimator II that will work closely with the Special Projects team deliver services and will have the opportunity to assist with multiple projects at once. This person will also assist with estimates for our National Accounts. This role will sit primarily in the office, but may travel to the project job sites meeting with the project teams and subcontractors.

Who are we?

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.

Who are you?

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, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What's in it for you?

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.

As an Mechanical Estimator you will:

Confer with a broad range of technical, professional and managerial personnel as well as designers, consultants and contractors to coordinate and establish detailed construction cost estimates
• Ensure the preparation of detailed cost estimates for all phases of design and construction
• Supervise the development of quantity surveys and cost evaluations relating to design documents, contract drawings, specifications or contract changes
• Participate in cost negotiations with contractors for change orders

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• BS or MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 5+ years as Mechanical Estimator
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Site work software tools for take-offs
• Basic understanding of conceptual estimating
• Knowledge of Procore software
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to work in a team based environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Understanding of Contract Document & Specifications

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

For New York, NY this ranges from $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 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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