Cost Estimator, 6 years experience

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Engage in multiple projects, mainly focused on environmental remediation tasks.

• Able to swiftly grasp the Company's estimating systems and processes.

• Comprehend estimating terminology and metrics, recognizing processes and project actions that could influence the project.

• Conduct Environmental Remediation estimations using Sage Estimating Software and Microsoft Excel.

• Capable of overseeing the preparation of estimates and supporting the proposal team during the development of remediation technical strategies.

• Facilitate Project Team estimate reviews.

• Collaborate with project teams and management to formulate strategies and plans.

• Engage in analyzing and utilizing estimations to forecast critical project challenges.

• Clearly document assumptions for effective communication with the project team throughout the bidding process and work execution.

• Assist in assessing business opportunities and potential profitability.

• Understand and apply financial analysis and profitability metric calculations.

• Familiar with construction methods, sequences, and multiple disciplines.

• Supervise junior staff in task development, setting and maintaining goals and expectations, and documenting performance-related issues and successes.

• Identify and nurture talent.

• Actively engage in all staffing matters affecting their area of responsibility.

• Aid in tracking action items.

• Prepare or assist in creating ROIC and IRR forecasts.

• Work directly with subcontractors to address technical issues during proposals, negotiations, and contract execution.

• Prepare crew build-ups and determine production rates.

• Make decisions regarding construction equipment selection.

• Possess a solid understanding of planning and scheduling.

• Familiarity with the company's cost structure (overheads, G&A, insurances).

• Develop Work Breakdown Structures.

• Assess the appropriateness of scope and execution plans as a basis for estimates.

• Initiate the development of an Estimate Plan (approach, techniques, level of effort, cost, schedule), Basis of Estimate, and qualifications.

• Prepare bid tabulations in response to customer/Request for Proposal requirements.

• Collect, analyze, and archive project data.

• Develop historical documentation.

• Create comparisons of current project estimates with previous performance and market benchmark data.

• Assist in preparing information for Executive Review Committee presentations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Administration in Business AND 6+ years of estimator-related experience (including environmental remediation) OR demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Must successfully pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check; many projects/clients are security-sensitive.

• Due to the nature of the role, US Citizenship is mandatory.

• A valid U.S. Driver’s License is required.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and Sage Estimating Software.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Willingness to travel nationwide.

• Estimator with experience in preparing successful estimates for competed, large (>$10M), firm fixed-priced performance-based environmental remediation projects is highly preferred.

• Proficient in using the RACER cost estimating tool.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance

• AD&D Insurance

• Disability Benefits

• Paid Time Off

• Leaves of Absences

• Voluntary Benefits

• Employee Perks

• Flexible Work Options

• Well-Being Resources

• Employee Assistance Program

• Business Travel Insurance

• Service Recognition Awards

• Retirement Savings Plan

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan