Sr. Waterworks Estimator

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• This person will work closely with the Chief Estimator, Division Manager as well as ownership to ensure that the project is estimated correctly and the work is performed efficiently.
• This person must be hard-working and detail-oriented.
• We are looking for a person who is capable of thinking outside the box and understands multi-staged construction projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide full estimating services on large, complex treatment plants and heavy civil construction projects.
• Preparation of project estimates to ensure all factors are properly considered, priced, and included in the estimate summary.
• Site visits and investigations.
• Conducting constructability studies.
• Researching of services for methods, costs, and construction techniques.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 plus years of construction experience with at least 3-5 years of estimating
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Candidates must possess a strong work ethic.
• Work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Experience with HCSS - HeavyBid
• Experience with Blue Beam, On Screen Take Off, Agtek
• Experience in Alternative Delivery such as CMAR, CMGC, Design Build & Progressive Design Build

Must-Have:

• Experience working in Waterworks
• Attitude is number one – their culture is that no task is under someone, and need to be assertive and confident.
• Core competencies include underground, mechanical, and concrete. Looking for some mixture of experience in all three.
• Looking for someone who has done a variety of estimating on one project including pipework, underground, mechanical, and turning and burning through estimates.
• Someone open to doing 50 estimates a year from small-large projects.
• Verifying turnaround time on estimates 60 mil 3-4 weeks while working on a smaller estimate and 3-10 mil projects within 1-2 weeks.
• Would report to Waterworks Manager and work alongside another SR. Estimator and 2 direct reports.
  Computer program experience: Planswift Bluebeam - can use MS Excel; Autocad or Agtech is good but just a plus
• Must be in office/collaborate with other team members, will need to go onsite for site walks to ensure estimating was accurate or learn from potential mistakes.

*Would be interested in a General Contractor who has 10 years prior experience in another area but recent 5-10 years of experience in Waterworks.*

NOT A FIT:

• Someone who has a background with a water company with revenue projects in the billions (larger company) would not be a fit as they would specialize in a specific area such as concrete for the duration of the estimate/project.
• Not interested in a General contractor with no Waterworks experience or limited as the contracts are managed differently.
• Not interested if background is in commercial, residential, or tenant improvement.

Additional Information:

• Interview Process: Resumes will be presented to Lead Project Manager, then will be passed to Sr. Manager, if Sr. Manager is interested in interviewing the candidate, will schedule a Phone/ In Person/ Video depending on the candidate\\\'s availability. Will likely have 2-3 interviews with the company before the offer.
• Benefits offered: Kaiser or Blue Shield, EE/ER contribution plan deducted from weekly paycheck, 401K through Principal 100 percent match up to 5%. Dental insurance offered.
• Will be offered a company SUV or car allowance - $750/month vehicle allowance + gas card OR company vehicle and gas card.
• Schedule / Work site: Monday – Friday – 90% of the time will be working from office and out in the field, some potential for remote, but not within the first 90 days. Work Location is in Sacramento.