Lead Estimator

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets project drawings, specifications, contracts, and owner-provided documents.
• Develops detailed material take-offs for estimate development and procurement.
• Assists in the preparation of larger and more complex estimating assignments including overall estimating strategy.
• Understands construction means, methods, and sequencing.
• Understands how various constraints may impact the estimate and prepares detailed scope-specific estimates.
• Analyzes and incorporates historical data into production factors.
• Prepares and/or coordinates preparation of estimates.
• Provides mentoring, coaching, and training within the estimating department.
• Prepares scope and bid package breakdowns for trade partners.
• Oversees multiple scopes within the estimate development and leverages past experience to craft estimating strategy.
• Ability to travel for client meetings, bid kickoffs, bid reviews, bid closeouts, interviews, or team workshops as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience in hard-bid contract work as well as conceptual estimating.
• Understands construction means, methods, and sequences.
• Experience in the water, wastewater, transit, and/or transportation projects.

Additional Information

• This position is based remotely/hybrid in the Dallas-Forth Worth, Austin TX, Nashville TN area.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship for a United States work authorization.
• The salary range for this position is between $140,000-$165,000 per year depending on experience and/or education.
• Shimmick offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.