Concord, CA, US
3 days ago
Estimating Manager
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Gilbane is seeking a highly technical and motivated Estimating Manager to join our Federal team, supporting international work. This person will be based out of our Concord 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. 

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? 

As an Estimating Executive, you will supervise a team of Estimators in an effort to price and bid multiple projects. Working with the Chief Estimator, you will work under an experienced professional that will provide you with opportunity to learn the department’s standard operating procedures and build strong relationships with the Preconstruction team. You will have a heavy hand in the coordination and supervision of other Estimators and will price/bid projects that shape your community. Additionally, Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through several resources. 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. 

Responsibilities

As an Estimating Manager, you will: 

Visualize, analyze and communicate project scope of work  Coordinate and execute tasks of estimating personnel assigned to a specific estimate Monitor and follow up on staff’s assigned duties Coordinate cost/means and methods with Client and design team and prepare preliminary cost estimates/budgets Work with Design Team to reconcile cost estimates  Analyze General Condition costs to determine company overhead  Manage Value Engineering Process  Provide input for Fee Proposals  Prepare all Indirect Costs  Review and coordinate project-specific insurance requirements  Prepare General Conditions/Site Services Costs  Understands all disciplines in estimating Leads staff to assure accuracy in estimating process, procedures and review requirements are met  Delivers and presents estimatesAbility to preserve/ reconcile all aspects of the estimate presentation Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION 

BS or MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management 12-15 years of relevant experience  Hard bid, lump sum experience requiredFederal government experience preferredOr equivalent combination of education and experience 

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.    
For Concord, CA,  this ranges from $162,900 - $192,500 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.

 

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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