Stacy Witbeck

Lead Estimator - Water Group

Long Beach, CA

$150,000-$190,000

About This Job

POSITION SUMMARY

Be an instrumental part of an estimating team for cost estimates in bidding of heavy civil, water and wastewater treatment construction projects ranging from $5 million to $250 million including all essential elements and steps necessary for a successful bid; receiving and reviewing bid documents; assuming responsibilities for estimate development; assembly of Bid Packages to assist with final Bid submission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

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Assigns and manages estimating team.

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Direct Take-Off efforts for assigned portions of the estimate.

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Actively participate in strategy meetings on project approach, schedule, and strategy.

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Prepare an Estimate Specific guideline for all of the required items that must be performed during the preparation of the estimate and submittal of a bid

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Lead discussions on scope, access, risk coordination with other disciplines

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Participate in overall project strategy and risk discussions

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Manage the preparation and negotiation of the estimate and prepare critical portions.

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Present assigned portion of estimate in the In-House Review and, if applicable, the Joint Venture Review. This includes scope overview, key considerations/risk, schedule and general approach.

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Prepare cost estimates for both bid-build and alternative delivery projects (CMGC, CMAR, PDB), to include cost estimate preparation utilizing Estimating Software (currently HCSS), analyzing, and establishing means, methods, production rates, and schedules.

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Close-Out (prepare plug or self-performed vs. actual quoted price comparisons), or direct close-out of, assigned portions of the work.

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Present assigned portion of estimate in Owner/Independent Cost Estimate (ICE) reviews

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

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12+ years of experience (bid-build and alternative delivery) estimating primarily water/wastewater treatment and plant scopes of work with an overall understanding of the associated processes involved in various treatment methods/systems.

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Must be proficient in estimating mechanical and structural elements for water and wastewater treatment projects. This includes advanced water treatment systems (UV, RO, MBR, etc.).

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Civil Engineering or Construction Management Degree (preferred) or alternative field exposure/experience will be considered in place of a degree.

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Knowledge of plan reading and interpretation, take-off, MS-Excel software, construction means, methods, and productions, scheduling, and common sense are a must.

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Knowledge of MS-Word, P-6 Scheduling, MS-PowerPoint, Agtek, Bluebeam, and/or HCSS software are pluses.

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Experience with field responsibilities on heavy/civil construction projects.

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Manage estimating teams including junior level estimators

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Must be able to navigate uneven terrain for pre-bid site investigations.

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Travel is required.

COMPANY PERKS

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Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.

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We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP structure.

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Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.

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HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.

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Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.

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Dependent Daycare (including housekeepers, nannies, and preschool) expenses that can be tax sheltered through your FSA.

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An EAP that gives you access to legal services such as will, identity theft and more.

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An amazing employee training and continuing education system.

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Nationwide opportunities

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Generous company contributions to 401k

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Generous company ESOP allocation

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Possibility for take-home vehicle

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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