Senior Estimator
GCS-SIGAL seeks out challenging, rewarding projects, and creative problem solvers to help us build them. We specialize in general contracting, pre-construction, design-build, and sustainable construction. We take on a variety of projects including base building, renovation, historic modernization, and tenant interior construction.
Position Overview
The Senior Estimator at GCS-SIGAL will work closely with the preconstruction, estimating, marketing, and operations teams to scope, estimate, and bid construction projects.
Position Functions
Typical responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Solve challenging issues creatively, positively, and ethically
- Bid $20 million projects
- Communicate clearly and effectively to clients, architects, owners, and subcontractors
- Prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects by analyzing project drawings, specifications, and RFP’s
- Maintain a qualified database of subcontractors to ensure the company’s competitiveness in bidding and ability to perform work to appropriate standards
- Prepare conceptual estimates and budgets for multiple upcoming projects
- Perform detailed quantity take-offs and provide scope sheets for purchasing
- Analytically review project documents to develop well-written RFIs and identify potential scope gaps and design omissions
- Develop subcontractor relationships by attending industry networking events and visiting individual subcontractor offices to develop and maintain relationships
- Assist operations with change orders and proposal development
- Evaluate bid specifications and drawings
- Attend pre-bid meetings and/or site visits
- Participate in the interview process as required by some projects for award
- Maintain qualified subcontractor bidders list
- Minimize job costs by communicating scopes of work with subcontractors and vendors
- Identify potential project risks
- Work closely with the marketing department to prepare RFP responses
Leadership Responsibilities
- Mentor and manage estimators, interns, and other junior employees
- Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions
- Assist in recruiting efforts to grow the estimating/preconstruction departments
Experience/Education
- BS or MS Degree in Relevant Field
- At least 7 years’ experience performing estimating and/or project management tasks in the general contractor industry
Knowledge, Skills, & Strengths
- Proven ability to multi-task in a high volume, time sensitive, and deadline driven environment
- Knowledgeable of principles of architecture, engineering, and construction
- Strong technical, documentation, and communication skills
- Demonstrate analytical skills when approaching a task
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to read specifications, plan designs, and details
- Knowledge of the RFP and bidding processes
- Math and analytical skills regarding cost and pricing
- Working knowledge of Procore, construction project management software
- Proficient with Microsoft office particularly Microsoft Excel
- Experience interfacing with clients, architects, owners, and subcontractors
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to access and navigate active construction sites (PPE provided)
- May be required to work greater than 40 hours per week as needed to meet business requirements.
GCS-SIGAL offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and 401k plan.
GCS-SIGAL 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.
Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment background check.
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