Description

Structure Tone is seeking an Estimator to support our Philadelphiaoffice. The Estimator will be responsible for budgeting, bidding, leveling, and awarding a diverse set of projects; continuing to support the project team throughout all phases of construction. The position will require involvement in several projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Manage the estimating process on assigned projects totaling $50 - $100M per year.
• Prepare quantity take-offs for various levels of budgeting, with a focus on commercial interior and/or pharmaceutical projects.
• Utilize Onscreen takeoff, CMiC and excel to calculate, record and track estimates.
• Engage with a centralized cost estimating database ensuring updated pricing is provided inclusive of union wage increases, inflation, and other market adjustments.
• Compile thorough scopes for subcontractor review during the level bid process.
• Solicit subcontractor bids, ensuring each project receives 3-5 bids per trade and/or supplier group.
• Complete subcontractor bid review and descope, ensuring conformance to project specifications, code requirements, material quality, project schedule, site logistics, insurance, and related items.
• Identify items that have been omitted and ensure a complete estimate is provided to the client, enabling them to meet their financial objectives.
• Complete subcontractor purchasing process, ensuring qualified subcontractors are utilized across various project types.
• Manage project kickoff and closeout meetings to ensure a smooth transition of information across the estimating, engineering, accounting, and operations teams.
• Maintain engagement from bid phase through project completion for RFIs, change management, ticket pricing and subcontract execution.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors, architects, engineers and team members alike.
• Attend client meetings, engage with and resolve issues regarding pricing and/or estimates, participate in value engineering exercises as needed, obtaining client approval and signoff.
• Participate in team collaboration and development, enhancing the potential growth for both individual team members and the entire estimating department.

Qualifications:

• BS, BA, or relevant construction experience preferred. Preferred areas of study include construction management, engineering, or architecture.
• 5+ years of experience in estimating, purchasing, and related duties.
• Requires excellent computer skills (MS Office/Excel).

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The STO Building Group family of companies-Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen-includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at .

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.