Cost Estimator

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

📋 Description

• Acquire knowledge and implement the company's estimating systems, procedures, terminology, and actions that impact projects.

• Conduct environmental remediation estimates using Microsoft Excel.

• Oversee the preparation of estimates and assist proposal teams in developing technical approaches for remediation projects.

• Facilitate estimate reviews with the project team.

• Partner with project teams and management to create strategies and plans.

• Analyze estimates to foresee significant project challenges.

• Document assumptions for effective communication during the bidding process and work execution.

• Assess business opportunities and evaluate potential profitability.

• Conduct financial analysis and compute profitability metrics.

• Supervise junior personnel, set goals and expectations, and document their performance.

• Identify and cultivate talent while participating in staffing decisions.

• Monitor action items.

• Prepare or assist in forecasting ROIC and IRR.

• Collaborate with subcontractors on technical aspects during proposals, negotiations, and contract execution.

• Prepare crew build-ups and assess production rates.

• Choose appropriate construction equipment.

• Create Work Breakdown Structures.

• Analyze scope and execution plans to serve as the foundation for estimates.

• Draft Estimate Plans, Bases of Estimate, qualifications, and bid tabulations.

• Gather, analyze, archive, and document project data and historical information.

• Compare current estimates with previous performance and market benchmark data.

• Assist in preparing materials for Executive Review Committee presentations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Administration in Business along with 4+ years of experience related to estimating, specifically in environmental remediation, or a demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Must successfully pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• A valid U.S. Driver's License is mandatory.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

• Capability to work independently while also collaborating with others.

• Experience in preparing successful estimates for competitive, large-scale (>$10M), firm fixed-price performance-based environmental remediation projects is highly desired.

• Familiarity with the RACER cost estimating tool is preferred.

• Understanding of construction means, methods, and sequences across various disciplines.

• Working knowledge of planning and scheduling is essential.

• Comprehension of the company's cost structure, including overheads, G&A, and insurances.

• Knowledge and application of financial analysis and profitability metrics.

• Ability to prepare crew build-ups and assess production rates.

• Skill in determining the selection of construction equipment.

• Competence in developing Work Breakdown Structures.

• Capacity to evaluate scope and execution plans as a basis for estimates.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Life, AD&D, and disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Voluntary benefits and perks.

• Flexible work options.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• Resources to enhance technical expertise and leadership skills.

• In-person Day 1 onboarding.