Construction Estimator

About the role

As a Construction Estimator at Wegmans, you will manage, coordinate, and complete the pre-construction phase of projects to meet cost objectives. Your responsibilities include collaborating with internal and external teams, developing estimates, gathering and analyzing specifications, identifying risks, performing cost analyses, setting up and administering pre-bid and post-bid meetings, facilitating procurement management, searching for and evaluating new bidders, and providing quality assurance and quality control support.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external teams to achieve goals
• Develop estimates, conceptual estimates, and Appropriation Requests (AR)
• Gather information and analyze specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts to calculate costs using labor and material pricing, schedules, and historical and market data
• Identify and quantify risks associated with proposals and estimates submitted
• Perform cost analysis of estimates and bids to ensure best value for Wegmans
• Setup and administer pre-bid and post-bid meetings
• Facilitate the procurement management process, which includes reviewing, analyzing, and negotiating bids before awarding them
• Search out and evaluate new bidders, as well as bid, level, and award multiple projects at one time
• Provide QA/QC support to the estimating process
• Field verify conditions and provide field support, as needed

Requirements

• 3 or more years of Construction estimating or equivalent, including an understanding of estimating, scheduling, budgeting/cost control, and financial reporting
• Demonstrated experience utilizing MCAA and NECA labor factors and SMACNA standards to create accurate estimates
• Experience working with estimating software, as well as proficiency working with the Microsoft Office suite
• Possess thorough knowledge of construction materials, equipment, costs, and procedures, as well as an understanding of the proposal process, project execution methodology, and contracts

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in related field, and/or equivalent experience
• Certified Professional Estimator
• Knowledge of electrical and control systems construction, as well as the ability to read and follow related drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of mechanical systems construction, such as plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and refrigeration

Skills

• Experience with BIM technology and integration with Estimating systems
• Experience with applicable codes and food safety considerations

Benefits

At Wegmans, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
• Highest premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
• Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
• A generous retirement plan with a 401(k) match
• A scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
• A LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life, and financial wellness

Pay

$72,808 - 91,010 / year

Schedule

Morning, Afternoon

Location

Rochester, NY

Contact

For more information, please contact us at [Contact Information]