Lead Estimator

Overview

Lead estimator for water and wastewater treatment construction projects

Key Responsibilities

• pricing structure
• cost estimating
• bid analysis
• constructability review
• data integration
• report development

Tasks

-Actively research, solicit, and develop a network of relationships within the supply chain. -Coordinate the performance of pricing structure development and application to takeoffs, derived quantities, quantity assumption, and cost allowances. -Coordinate and review the variable estimating factors in each area with Engineering, Procurement and Operations. -Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontractors, and productivity analysis reports in order to continuously improve estimating accuracy. -Prepare cost estimates on proposals, projects and studies and ensure that the content of the estimate is complete, accurate and meets the requirements of the estimate qualifications. -Obtain and verify construction quotations for facilitation of construction projects, addenda’s and contract changes. -Obtain and verify subcontractor questions for construction projects and ensures compliance with construction documents. -Provide technical advice and assistance to the Estimating Team in the preparation of all levels of estimates ranging in scope and complexity. -Review solicitation documents such as specifications and drawings to identify risks and opportunities related to competitive pricing -Provide constructability reviews and guidance to the operations team to ensure the preliminary costs of the projects. -Compile and analyze bids. Must be able to understand and help develop Work Breakdown Structure Codes, Cost and Resource Loading. -Develop reports for all review processes. -Assist the estimating team with an independent assessment of an estimate’s accuracy (upon completion of the estimate and summarization of all detailed man-hours, material, construction, and home office costs).

Requirements

• hcss heavybid
• planswift
• excel
• construction management
• 10+ years
• heavy construction

What You Bring

-Field experience -Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings, and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline desirable. -Knowledge or experience in CMAR, Design-Build, and Hard-Bid estimates -Previous experience on heavy construction projects or industrial projects -HCSS Heavybid estimating software knowledge is a plus -10+ years of relevant estimating experience including water/wastewater treatment facilities -Planswift software knowledge is a plus -Must be proficient in using MS Word, and Excel -Possess a 4-year Construction Management, Engineering degree, or equivalent field experience in construction project environments. -10 years of relevant construction experience of which 5 plus years of estimating experience -Interfaces and communicates effectively with others.

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Benefits

-10 Paid Holidays -100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate -Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time) -Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision -Employee Referral Program -Paid Parental Leave Program -Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity -Paid Sick and Safe Leave -401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).

About Mwh

-Revolutionizing clean water amid cholera outbreaks. -Operates nationwide in the U.S. with affiliates Slayden and Methuen. -Specializes in water, wastewater, industrial water, heavy civil, and broader infrastructure builds. -Constructed the world's largest ballasted-clarifier facility and tunneled miles for raw water conveyance. -Partners on major ventures like Texas’s Lake Travis system and San Francisco’s biosolids digesters.

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Security Clearance

-all positions require pre‑employment screening including drug and background checks.