Self Perform Estimator II

Next 150 Construction, LLC is a fully owned subsidiary of Gilbane Building Company focused on delivering comprehensive site services including self-perform labor and carpentry, equipment and operators, and temporary facilities services for major construction projects across the United States.

About the role

The experienced self-perform Estimator will work closely with the Next 150 Operations and Preconstruction team to develop comprehensive take-offs to support project estimates and formal proposals. The position supports efforts in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Midwest with limited travel as project needs demand. The physical location is flexible. A background in self-perform estimating of Concrete, Masonry, Carpentry, Metal Framing & Drywall, Acoustical Ceilings, and Specialties is beneficial, as is knowledge of temporary services including fencing, fall protection measures, buck-hoists, scaffolding, and other temporary equipment.

This position can be located near any U.S.-based Gilbane office.

About us

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. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Who you are

• Acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture.
• Seeks to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly.
• A strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions.
• Demonstrates adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence.
• A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership while delivering on business outcomes and driving results.
• Identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.
• Core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities

• Review project specifications, drawings, and site logistics plans.
• Complete accurate on-screen take-offs for permanent and temporary scopes of work.
• Interact with a variety of vendors for material and services quotes.
• Support Project Operations teams with Change Management.
• Analyze project results and develop strategies for future estimating improvement.
• Build a historical cost database based on Project Types and geography.
• Develop and track Project Estimates from Conceptual Phase through Construction Documents.
• Produce Clarifications and Qualifications to support estimates and proposals.
• Produce professional take-off documentation to support project deliverables.
• Identify indirect costs and General Condition items within estimate.
• Possess and apply knowledge of unit prices and the material/labor component.
• Establish and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Produce manpower estimates to coincide with material and equipment take-offs.
• Establish estimating protocols to drive accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Self-perform estimating background is required (experience with take-offs and estimates for concrete work including foundations, flat work, slab on metal deck, structural concrete).

Skills

• Site work software tools for take-offs.
• Basic understanding of conceptual estimating.
• Knowledge of Procore software.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Understanding of Contract Documents & Specifications.

Pay

Salary ranges from $80,000 to $120,000, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Benefits

• Competitive health and welfare benefits.
• Generous profit-sharing/401k plan.
• Investment in employees’ education through Gilbane University, a top training organization in the construction industry.