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Estimator II

Estimator II

Gilbane Building CompanySan Jose, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Estimator II

Job Locations

US-CA-San Jose

Requisition ID

2025-11186

Category

Estimating

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking an Estimator II to serve as lead estimator on small or less complex projects. On larger jobs, may assist the lead estimator in quantity take-off and unit pricing for development of estimate deliverable.

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 several resources for those that are early in their career. 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. While managing your responsibilities, you will gain exposure to Preconstruction efforts, Project Engineering, and Project Management. In addition, you will work under the direction of experienced Sr. Estimators and the Chief Estimator which provides you with opportunity to learn new industry skills every day.

Responsibilities

Leads detailed reviews of civil, architectural, and structural subcontractor's budget pricing; obtains and presents unit pricing data

  • Outlines clarifications and qualifications within an estimate
  • Secures and contacts sources for cost estimates for all specialty items
  • Identifies indirect costs and General Condition items within estimate
  • Possess and applies knowledge of unit prices and the material / labor components
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing
  • Produces manpower estimates to coincide with construction estimate
  • Compiles complete estimate / bid package breakdown based on input from others
  • Establishes estimating protocols for specific types of documentation
  • Use of Gilbane's Baseline estimating playbook and tools
  • May be required to assist with tasks typically assigned to more junior positions

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

  • Associate's degree in Engineering or Construction Management; bachelor's degree preferred
  • 1-5+ years of relevant experience
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of On-Screen Take-off, Destini, and Procore Bidding
  • Ability to complete quantity takeoffs for assigned divisions or building components
  • Ability to obtain and scope trade contractor budget pricing proposals
  • Ability to provide qualifications and clarifications for items that were quantified
  • Strong written and verbal skills
  • Ability to work in a team-based environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
  • Understanding of Contract Document and Specifications
  • Knowledge of applying unit costs to quantity takeoff for discipline specific estimates
  • Ability to assist the estimating lead with the compilation of the estimating deliverables
  • 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 San Jose, this ranges from $101,200.00-$126,500.00 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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