Estimating Executive - Healthcare

Gilbane is seeking a highly technical and motivated Estimating Executive to join our team. Reporting to the Preconstruction Director, this person will hold overall responsibility on all Estimating efforts initially for a significant (appx $4B), five year healthcare construction management project with more work to follow. Gilbane's Estimating Executives typically oversee other Estimating staff and possess a strong understanding of Gilbane's value proposition to deliver to prospective clients. Note that this initial project is located in Rochester, MN and is scheduled to go to 2030 with more work to follow in Minnesota. We are offering competitive relocation packages.

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.

As an 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 pursuits and design phase 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

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• BS or MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• 10-15 years of relevant experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Healthcare construction estimating experience on a project $100M+
• Familiar with Healthcare facilities and related system costs. Understanding of medical systems and related construction and equipment costs
• Ideally able to estimate all types of building projects, including residential, mixed-use, high rise, interiors and institutional
• Knowledge of suitable mechanical and electrical contractors and suppliers for all types of projects
• Familiar with both union and merit shop contractors preferred
• Knowledge of typical mechanical/electrical pricing for project types above
• Able to take concept and schematic drawings and develop meaningful estimates
• Familiarity with estimating software and On Screen take-off software 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.

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