Estimator I

Gilbane Building Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company is seeking an Estimator I in New York City to assist with quantity take-off and unit pricing for development of estimate deliverables. You will engage with design teams, subcontractors, and lead estimators to craft accurate budgets from concept through GMP or lump sum pricing.

Ideal candidates have 0–2 years of relevant experience and education in Engineering/Construction Management.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering or Construction Management; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce quantitative surveys and accurate pricing for assigned building components on a project from its early inception through an acceptable working budget, GMP, or Lump Sum Price.
• Coordinate and manage estimating documentation during the design phase of the project.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing on civil, architectural, and structural portions of projects.
• Engage in the subcontractor market during the design phase to receive current costing input into each estimating deliverable.
• Obtain and present unit pricing data to lead estimator.
• Outline clarifications and qualifications within an estimate for assigned building components.
• Provide backup for estimates to be used during analysis and review.
• Utilize Gilbane’s estimating takeoff and costing software.
• Utilize Gilbane’s baseline procedures and templates in the performance of their work.
• Adhere to Gilbane’s Baseline estimating playbook and tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

On-Screen Take-off

Destini

Site Work software

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking an Estimator I to assist with quantity take‑off and unit pricing for the development of estimate deliverable.

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.

Responsibilities

• Produces quantitative surveys and accurate pricing for assigned building components on a project from its early inception through an acceptable working budget, GMP, or Lump Sum Price
• Coordinates and manages estimating documentation during the design phase of the project
• Performs quantity takeoffs and pricing on civil, architectural, and structural portions of projects
• Engages in the subcontractor market during the design phase to receive current costing input into each estimating deliverable
• Obtains and presents unit pricing data to lead estimator
• Outlines clarifications and qualifications within an estimate for assigned building components
• Provides backup for estimates to be used during analysis and review
• Utilizes Gilbane’s estimating takeoff and costing software
• Utilizes Gilbane’s baseline procedures and templates in the performance of their work
• Adheres to Gilbane’s Baseline estimating playbook and tools

Qualifications

Experience / Education

• Associate’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management; bachelor’s degree preferred
• 0‑2 years of relevant experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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 environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Understanding of Contract Document and Specifications

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

For (New York City) this ranges from $64,000‑$80,000 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.