Chief Estimator I

Company: Gilbane Building Company
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

The Chief Estimator I has overall responsibility for administration and execution of all estimating activities for Gilbane's Federal Division.

Responsibilities Establish Customer Satisfaction goals for Estimating

Leads in developing accurate pricing

Maintains appropriate industry contacts to insure best and final information on market pricing and trends

Identify and resolve problems under conditions of incomplete information and uncertainty

Schedules department estimating and deliverables and balances workload accordingly

Manages the department to assure multiple duties and responsibilities are executed by all staff members

Communicates with operations staff in planning work schedules

Identify and communicate risks and outcomes affecting the Federal Division

Trains and develops staff

Responsible for keeping Division leadership informed of activities, progress and problems as it pertains to Estimating activities

Qualifications Experience/Education :

Bachelor in Engineering, Construction Management, or the equivalent

15-20 years relevant experience

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Able to estimate all types of Federal projects, including institutional and related vertical buildings, Federal Fuels, Environmental Remediation, and/or can demonstrate an aptitude to quickly learn about these types of construction projects

Knowledge of suitable contractors and suppliers for all types of projects

Able to take concept and schematic drawings and develop a meaningful estimate with detail

Familiar with the use of On-Screen Take-off software program preferred

Familiar with the use of Winest software program preferred

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 not accepting unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters at this time.

Gilbane is an 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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