Senior Estimator

The salary range for Sr Estimator is $191,000- $218,000 depending on experience.

WDF Inc., a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Mt Vernon, NY office.

About WDF Inc.

Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance

WDF Incorporated is one of the largest specialty mechanical contractors in the New York metropolitan area. In fact, we’re the only contractors in the market that self-perform HVAC, plumbing, sprinkler, and specialty general construction in both the public and private sectors. Our client list includes many of the country’s leading owners and developers, construction managers and institutions. With a single point of contact, we deliver quality services that address the key components of constructing a project from the ground up. In the progressive and booming construction market, we’re guided by safety, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

Across New York State our notable projects include the Time Warner Building, Rockefeller Center, Lincoln Center, Yankee Stadium, Madison Square Garden, Seven World Trade Center and Goldman Sachs' Lower Manhattan Headquarters.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

DESCRIPTION:

As a Senior Estimator at WDF Inc., reporting to the Chief Estimator you will have the opportunity to:

• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and manhour figures

• Provide and/or coordinate full estimating services on large, complex work and all types of contracts

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.

• Provide complete conceptual (or bidwork) and final estimating input on complex projects

• Provide technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for assigned bids

• Insure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures

• Assist contracting department during preparation of inquiries and final evaluation of submitted bids as required

• Track awarded contracts as required - may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit; procuring materials, etc.

• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar from an accredited institution

• 5+ years of relevant estimating and project management experience 

• 10 or more years experience estimating for building projects

• Previous estimating experience on projects over $100M in value

• Hands on experience in public projects, including buildings, infrastructure, and/or commercial construction projects

• Experience working with HCSS Heavy Bid, Blue Beam, MS Excel, SmartBid

• Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, all engineering disciplines, cost control systems and accounts required

• Good communication skills to effectively solicit and work with individual project owner’s representatives, material suppliers and subcontractors in pre-bid estimate preparations and post-bid negotiations

• Capable of effectively working within a cohesive Heavy Civil estimating staff to facilitate comprehensive cost proposals and conclude efforts during joint venture team reviews on major projects when applicable

• Excellent written and verbal skills

OUR MISSION

We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

OUR VISION

We strive to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution. We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.

Tutor Perini builds extraordinary projects, which need exceptional talent.  Join us, to help build the critical infrastructure that creates a better world.