Estimating Executive - Mechanical

at Gilbane Building Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Estimating Executive - Mechanical
Job Locations

US-IL-Chicago

Requisition ID 
2023-8461  

Category 
Estimating
Overview

Gilbane is seeking a highly technical and motivated Mechanical Estimating Executive to join our team. The Chief Mechanical Estimator has overall responsibility for all aspects of the estimating needs for multiple projects. Senior Estimator and specialty estimators may report to Estimating Executive for specific projects.
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. 

Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Estimating Executive 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 estimates to clients during BD process
Ability to sell company's strengths and experience
Ability to preserve/reconcile all aspects of the estimate presentation while in front of a group/with client

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
Bachelor in Engineering
10-15 years relevant experience
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of suitable mechanical contractors and suppliers for all types of projects
Knowledge of typical electrical pricing for project types above; for both union and merit shop projects preferred
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
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... For full info follow application link.

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.