SCA Estimator

Gilbane Building Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company is seeking a skilled SCA Estimator to conceptualize and interpret project scope from incomplete or schematic documents for School Construction Authority projects. The role sits primarily in the office, collaborating with design and project teams to develop detailed cost estimates.

You will prepare estimates across design phases, review contract documents, and participate in cost negotiations to help deliver safe, on-time, and within-budget school projects in New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, engineering or related field.
• 5 years full-time estimating experience in architecture, electrical, mechanical or plumbing.
• 3 years in construction-related areas or equivalent.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Confers with a broad range of technical, professional and managerial personnel to coordinate and establish detailed construction cost estimates.
• Ensures the preparation of detailed cost estimates for all phases of design and construction.
• Supervises the development of quantity surveys and cost evaluations relating to design documents, contract drawings, specifications or contract changes.
• Reviews and reports on contract estimates prepared by private consultants and recommends if estimate is appropriate for implementation.
• Participates in cost negotiations.
• Plans, assigns, and reviews the cost estimating work.
• Performs related tasks

Skills

Microsoft Office

Budget proposals

Contract docs & specs

Written & verbal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Environmental Services or a related field

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a SCA Estimator to be responsible for conceptualizing and interpreting the scope from incomplete or schematic documents for School Construction Authority projects. This role will sit primarily in the office.

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 a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

• Confers 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
• Ensures the preparation of detailed cost estimates for all phases of design and construction
• Supervises the development of quantity surveys and cost evaluations relating to design documents, contract drawings, specifications or contract changes
• Reviews and reports on contract estimates prepared by private consultants and recommends if estimate is appropriate for implementation
• Participates in cost negotiations
• Plans, assigns, and reviews the cost estimating work
• Performs related tasks

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Environmental Services or a related field
• 5 years full time, technical experience in estimating areas of architecture, electrical, mechanical or plumbing and 3 years in any combination of construction related areas
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to obtain and scope trade contractor budget proposals
• Understanding of Contract Document and Specifications
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to work in a team-based environment

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) this ranges from $90,000-$128,000 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. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.

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