Water/Waste Water Estimator
Overview:
The Estimator will be responsible for providing full estimating and proposal preparation for all types of construction, primarily for water and wastewater treatment facilities. Estimates will cover all types of contracts and include scopes such as earthwork, site preparation, structural concrete, and mechanical disciplines.
Location:
Fresno, CA
PAY:
$90,000.00-$155,000.00 per year, eligible for discretionary bonuses
Benefits:
Health Insurance- No Cost for Employee Coverage
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with Matching
Paid time off
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
DUTIES:
• Develop and maintain subcontractor and vendor contacts and relationships.
• Responsible for providing preconstruction services including conceptual estimates, bid estimates, bid packages and clarifications.
• Prepare and/or supervise quantity take-offs.
• Manage buy-out process.
• Following an award of a project, set-up and coordinate the official hand-over to the project execution team.
• Prepare budget for project by properly categorizing costs and monitor those costs throughout project life by comparing and adjusting estimating costs vs. actual costs (i.e., production rates, cost of materials, etc.)
• Assist Project Manager in addressing RFI’s, RFP’s and Change Order Requests as needed.
• Ensure all documentation is maintained to support estimate figures.
• Validate estimates (including the ones done by PMs) through risk reviews, management reviews, and past performance.
• Keep historical records of project costs.
SKILLS:
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Estimating or related fields are preferred, but will substitute degree for solid experience.
• 7 + years’ experience in cost estimating and cost control in civil, earthwork, grading, structural concrete, or mechanical.
• Ability to prepare complex proposals with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of water treatment facilities estimation.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Project and estimating software and database programs.
• Knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid estimating is preferred but not required.