Estimator (Water/Wastewater)

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior when representing the Company
• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimate for projects
• Perform portions of estimates for multi-discipline projects including scope determinations and accurate quantity survey
• Solicit Subcontractor and/or Vendor quotes and evaluate them for scope
• Lead meetings with Subcontractors to develop complete scopes and discuss strategy
• Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required on bids
• Aid in developing a strategy to achieve minority participation requirements
• Review total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation
• Prepare responses to Request for Qualifications (RFQ's) and Request for Proposals (RFP's)
• Research and promote continuous improvement in developing more efficient estimating methods
• Examine construction sites and observe unusual or challenging conditions

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, construction management or related degree preferred but not required
• 3+ years of related experience preferably as a commercial construction estimator
• Passionate about profession, dedicated to winning work and willing to take pride and ownership of work product
• Field experience is desirable
• Demonstrate the ability to either lead or be a part of a team for multiple projects and pursuits
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task
• Detail oriented, technically sound and have good communication skills
• Familiar with both conceptual and self-perform estimating

Qualifications

• Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People / Teams & Followership, Sets Direction & Executes

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work

Benefits

• Total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Health/dental/vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Retail/401k
• Company Contribution plan
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefit
• Short & long term disability
• Fitness reimbursement
• FSA
• Tuition reimbursement
• Back-up daycare
• Tutoring & family support benefits
• EAP/Work-Life assistance
• Holiday contribution program

Pay

Base salary range: $50,000-140,000

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate project demands and client deadlines