Architectural and Structural Estimator

MWH Constructors Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health benefits

Flexible Time Off Program

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

MWH Constructors Inc. in Tampa, FL, is seeking a skilled Estimator to support preconstruction efforts on critical water, wastewater, and advanced water treatment plant projects. The role demands a strong background in heavy construction and the ability to prepare accurate cost estimates while ensuring compliance with project specifications.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering and have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Benefits include comprehensive health care, a flexible time off program, 401(k) matching, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of previous experience on heavy construction or industrial projects.
• Understanding of construction equipment and techniques.
• Ability to analyze bids and develop reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Review specifications and drawings to identify risks.
• Provide technical advice to the Estimating Team.

Skills

Cost estimation

Communication skills

Construction techniques

MS Word & Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Timberline Estimating software

Job description

About the Role

MWH seeks a qualified Estimator to support preconstruction efforts on critical water, wastewater, and advanced water treatment plant projects for municipal and industrial clients, based in Tampa, FL.

Essential Functions

• 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 Estimating Manager.
• Adjust productivities, material prices, and means / methods depending on varying project conditions.
• Review solicitation documents such as specifications and drawings to identify risks and opportunities related to competitive pricing.
• Coordinate and review the variable estimating factors in each area with Engineering, Procurement and Operations.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to the Estimating Team in the preparation of all levels of estimates ranging in scope and complexity.
• 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).
• Coordinate the performance of pricing structure development and application to takeoffs, derived quantities, quantity assumption, and cost allowances.
• 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.
• Compile and analyze bids.
• Develop reports for all review processes.
• Provide constructability reviews and guidance to the operations team to ensure the preliminary costs of the projects.
• Actively research, solicit, and develop a network of relationships within the supply chain.
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontractors, and productivity analysis reports in order to continuously improve estimating accuracy.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field; equivalent combination of construction field experience, skills and training may be substituted.
• Minimum of 5 years of previous experience on heavy construction projects or industrial projects.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline desirable.
• Must be proficient in using MS Word, and Excel.
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the water/wastewater sector.
• Knowledge or experience in CMAR, CMS, Design-Build or Hard-Bid estimates.
• Construction field experience.
• Cost control and scheduling exposure is a plus.
• Timberline Estimating database and software knowledge is a plus.

Compensation

• The Anticipated budgeted salary for the position is at $85K - $145K a year, based on experience.
• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 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
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.