National contractor specializing in water & wastewater infrastructure across U.S.
Lead estimator managing costs, schedules, and bids for construction projects.
20 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Sarasota, FL, 34241, US | Nashville, TN, 37208, US
Office Full-Time
Company Size
2,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction Services
Project Management
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Sector Specialisms
Water Transmission Lines
Water Supply
Sanitary & Storm Sewers
Wastewater Treatment
Water Treatment & Desalination Plants
Water and Wastewater Pipelines
Water and Wastewater Treatment Facilities
Pumping Stations
Role
Description
lead estimating
cost modeling
bid management
value engineering
schedule planning
procurement support
Participation in alternative delivery proposals, interviews, and pursuits (DB, PDB, CMAR)
Act as the lead estimator on multiple projects at once
Assist as needed with purchasing and subcontracting of new projects
Provide work assignments to the estimating team and ensure accurate estimating information provided is incorporated into the final estimate
Track the labor, material, subcontracts, and equipment related to projects
Review specifics, drawings, and other information given
Provide conceptual estimates, detailed estimates, detailed self-perform work estimates, and cost models
Assist in deciding which projects to pursue, bidding strategies, etc.
Participation in value engineering process, cost analysis, and documentation
Assist in the creation of schedules, scopes of work, hoisting plans, site logistics, means and methods, and constructability to ensure completeness and limit risk
Track bidding documents to ensure plan is being developed
Review process with the team for accuracy “refining the estimate”
Organize, research, and strategically plan for estimate preparation, pricing, scheduling, and final submission to the customer
Requirements
bluebeam
google earth
microsoft suite
cost coding
estimating
time management
Able to review front end docs and basic understanding of contracts
Experience using computer programs such as Microsoft Suite, Bluebeam, and Google Earth Pro
Ability to cost code jobs in a timely manner and to train on cost coding process
Experience with proposal types in various stages involving the design build, progressive design build, negotiated and CMAR projects
Attention to detail
5-8 years of Estimating experience
Thorough understanding of bonds, insurance, burden, etc. and how they affect bids and company risk/profit
Time management skills
Benefits
Health, dental, vision and life insurance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401K Retirement plan
Long-term disability
Bonus program
Effectively able to pursue necessary leads and opportunity to meet company goals for yearly gross margin
Holidays and PTO
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA)