Estimator - Job Order Contracting

WDF Inc.; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

WDF Inc., a Tutor Perini Company, seeks an Estimator - JOC to join our Mount Vernon, NY office. You will provide and coordinate full estimating services for GC, mechanical, and plumbing JOC contracts with public agencies, review drawings, and develop unit-price estimates using Excel and E-Gordian.

Required: a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management and 3–5 years of estimating experience, including JOC, with familiarity of NYC public sector projects and RSMeans software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of construction estimating experience, with at least 2 years in Job Order Contracting (JOC).
• Experience with Job Order Contracting (JOC) or unit-price projects for NYC public sector agencies.
• Strong knowledge of RSMeans or similar unit price cost estimating software.
• Proficiency in estimating software and strong computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of effectively soliciting and working with project owners, suppliers and subcontractors in pre-bid estimate preparations.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate full estimating services for GC, Mechanical, Plumbing JOC and Requirements Contracts with public agencies.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Perform quantity take-offs for unit price bidding schedules and summarize in Excel and E-Gordian format.
• Analyze scopes of work and produce comprehensive unit price estimates by creating production crews and including equipment/materials in E-Gordian.
• Provide technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for bids and maintain data backing estimates.
• Assist Operations during inquiries and final evaluation of submitted bids; track awarded contracts and price extra work items.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong communication with owners/subs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

RSMeans

E-Gordian

Job description

The expected salary range for this position is $96,000 - $184,000 depending on experience

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future***

WDF Inc., a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking an Estimator - JOC to join our Mount Vernon, NY office location.

About WDF Inc.

Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance

WDF Incorporated is one of the largest specialty mechanical contractors in the New York metropolitan area. In fact, we’re the only contractors in the market that self-perform HVAC, plumbing, sprinkler, and specialty general construction in both the public and private sectors. Our client list includes many of the country’s leading owners and developers, construction managers and institutions. With a single point of contact, we deliver quality services that address the key components of constructing a project from the ground up. In the progressive and booming construction market, we’re guided by safety, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

Across New York State our notable projects include the Time Warner Building, Rockefeller Center, Lincoln Center, Yankee Stadium, Madison Square Garden, Seven World Trade Center and Goldman Sachs’ Lower Manhattan Headquarters.

Description

As an Estimator at WDF Job Order Contracting Department, you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide and/or coordinate full estimating services to develop estimates for GC, Mechanical, Plumbing Job Order Contracts and Requirements Contracts with various public agencies.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Both self-perform and/or direct others in quantity take-off for unit price bidding schedules, summarizing in an excel spreadsheet and E-Gordian format.
• Analyze various scopes of work and produce comprehensive unit price estimates by creating production crews and including specific equipment and materials in a E-Gordian cost software program.
• Provide technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for assigned bids
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures
• Assist Operations during preparation of inquiries and final evaluation of submitted bids as required
• Track awarded contracts as required - may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders and credits
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in construction estimating, with at least 2 years in Job Order Contracting (JOC).
• Experience with Job Order Contracting (JOC) or Unit Price projects for NYC public sector agencies
• Strong knowledge of RSMeans or similar unit price cost estimating software.
• Solid understanding of construction methods, materials, and building codes.
• Proven experience on construction projects within the NYC Metro area and familiarity with public NYC agencies with various trades
• Background working on small to mid-sized contracts focused on smaller-scale construction, renovations, or tenant improvement projects
• Extensive experience in the construction industry, particularly in the public sector with various trades
• Proficiency in estimating software and strong computer skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good communication skills to effectively solicit and work with individual project owner’s representatives, material suppliers and subcontractors in pre-bid estimate preparations and post-bid negotiations.
• Capable of effectively working within JOC estimating staff to facilitate comprehensive cost proposals

OUR MISSION

We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

OUR VISION

We strive to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution. We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.

Tutor Perini builds extraordinary projects, which need exceptional talent. Join us, to help build the critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

Equal Opportunity Employer