Equipment Solutions Program Estimator

Gilbane Building; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Next 150 Construction, a subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company, seeks a CES Program Estimator to support nationwide equipment estimation, budgeting, and vendor pricing strategies for the Consolidated Equipment Solution Program. You will develop accurate equipment estimates, maintain cost libraries, and help ensure program profitability and safety compliance.

The role collaborates with program leadership, preconstruction, procurement, and operations teams to validate assumptions and deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field (preferred).
• 3+ years of relevant experience in construction estimating, equipment operations, procurement, project controls, preconstruction, or related field.
• Experience preparing estimates, budgets, bid comparisons, cost models, or vendor analyses.
• Experience with project planning, construction schedules, logistics plans, drawings, specifications, and equipment requirements.
• Experience with construction equipment, rental vendors, or equipment procurement (preferred).
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Support CES Programs nationwide by preparing accurate equipment estimates for prospective and active projects.
• Develop project-specific equipment estimates using schedules, labor forecasts, logistics plans, drawings, specifications, and inputs from project teams.
• Build detailed equipment lists, utilization assumptions, rate analyses, escalation, mobilization costs, and other cost components for CES budget.
• Prepare vendor RFP packages, coordinate bid solicitations, and organize pricing and scope information.
• Create bid leveling analyses and recommendations comparing vendor rates, capabilities, and terms.
• Maintain estimating tools, rate databases, cost libraries, and production tracking systems for CES.
• Collaborate with CES Program leadership, Business Development, Preconstruction, Procurement, Operations, Safety, and vendors to validate assumptions.
• Contribute equipment input to contractual terms, bids, pursuit strategies, and project plans.
• Analyze total equipment cost, utilization, program revenue, margin, contingency, and risks to support go/no-go decisions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and sustainable equipment solutions.
• Participate in estimate reviews, vendor meetings, and turnover meetings from preconstruction to operations.
• Maintain clear estimate documentation including assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, qualifications, and pricing sources.

Skills

Excel

CMiC

ProCore

Analytical skills

Communication

Drawing interpretation

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

HammerTech

Estimating software

Job description

Next 150 Construction, a subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company, seeks a CES Program Estimator to support nationwide equipment estimation, budgeting, and vendor pricing strategies for the Consolidated Equipment Solution Program. You will develop accurate equipment estimates, maintain cost libraries, and help ensure program profitability and safety compliance.

The role collaborates with program leadership, preconstruction, procurement, and operations teams to validate assumptions and deliver