Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Sr. Estimator is responsible for providing guidance and expertise on complex water/wastewater projects, including overseeing the maintenance and utilization of estimating database. The Sr. Estimator will also assess contingency factors to develop accurate and reliable estimates.
Essential Functions
- Oversee strategically important estimating projects to ensure successful completion
- Support the development and formulation of estimate planning and process
- Review solicitation documents such as specifications and drawings to identify risks
- Provide technical advice and assistance in the preparation of all levels of estimates
- Manage and maintain estimating database, ensuring accuracy and relevance of the information
- Collaborate with other departments to assess understanding of water/wastewater design and construction
- Keep abreast of updated estimating best practices and incorporate to the company process as applicable
- Provide constructability reviews and guidance to the operations team to ensure preliminary project costs are accurate and comprehensive
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management or related field; or equivalent combination of experience, skills and training
- PE Licensed preferred
- 10+ years of related estimating work experience, preferably on water/wastewater and heavy civil projects
- Experience with conceptual and detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs, change order estimates, bid evaluations, constructability reviews, and cost estimating software
- Proficiency in estimating software applications and databases
- Strong skills in estimate planning and process development
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for engaging effectively with internal and external clients
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Working knowledge of MS Project
- Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organizational, management and prioritization skills
Physical Qualifications
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to sit at a minimum of 4 hours at a time performing desk work
- Must be able to perform repetitive hand motion work due to typing