Construction Estimator

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Why Work Here

Working at Wegmans provides opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling, incredible benefits, and the experience of working for a company with a reputation you can be proud of. 

Job Description:

At Wegmans, our Construction team oversees all construction, estimating and quality for our incredible store and facility projects, providing a world class grocery shopping experience for all of our customers. As a Construction Estimator, you will be responsible for the daily management, coordination and successful completion of the preconstruction phase of projects, to meet the cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating, purchasing and bidding of all assigned projects.

What will I do?

• 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 the various proposals and estimates submitted
• Perform cost analysis of estimates and bids to ensure best value for Wegmans
• Setup and administrate pre-bid and post-bid meetings
• Facilitate the procurement management process, which includes reviewing, analyzing, and negotiating before awarding bids
• 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

Required Experience, Education, Skills:

• 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

Preferred Experience, Education, Skills:

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