Chief Estimator

Shimmick Construction Company; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Estimator to join their dynamic team in Irvine, CA. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects while fostering professional growth. The ideal candidate will be adept in estimating practices, with a strong background in construction management. You'll be instrumental in developing accurate project estimates, analyzing key project issues, and guiding less experienced team members. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovative solutions and teamwork to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

FSA or HSA options

Employer paid STD and LTD

Basic life and AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Critical illness insurance

Legal and identity theft protection

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
• Experience in Concrete structures and Water treatment plants.

Responsibilities

• Develops project estimates and prepares bid package breakdowns.
• Conducts risk analysis and prepares change orders.
• Leads estimate reviews and presents to Executive Review Committee.

Skills

Estimating terminology

Construction methods

Financial analysis (NPV, ROIC, ROCE)

Earned Value Management (EVMS)

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

CAES estimating system

Job description

Overview

Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Chief Estimator based out of Irvine, CA. This challenging position will provide an excellent growth opportunity while improving the infrastructure of the city.

At Shimmick, we are problem solvers. Creative thinkers. Innovators. We approach each project with fresh ideas and big thinking in pursuit of better answers, better outcomes, and better experiences for our clients. We are resourceful, nimble and resilient. We work hard together—and with our clients—to deliver high-quality projects that are on time, on budget and beyond expectations.

Southwest Division

Shimmick’s Southwest Division, headquartered in Irvine, California, focuses on large public owners in Southern California, across water resources, water treatment, transportation and transit markets. Over the past decade, the division has grown tremendously, securing major projects, including the $350 millionNorth City Pure Water Facilityin San Diego at the $200 millionGroundwater Replenishment Systemin Orange County.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Develops proficiency in the use of the Company estimating systems and processes.
• Recognizes, understands and applies estimating terminology, measures, concepts and principles for compiling all types of estimates.
• Recognizes how various processes/project actions and assumptions may impact the estimate and quantifies the impact.
• Assists in analyzing and using estimates to predict key project issues.
• Prepares and/or coordinates preparation of full project estimates. Provides complete conceptual and final estimating input.
• Understands construction means, methods, and sequences-singe discipline.
• Responsible for performing all aspects of estimating.
• Assists in the preparation of the Estimate Plan.
• Conducts work requiring independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard estimating techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• May provide guidance to less experienced estimating personnel.
• Develops wage rate build-ups.
• Reads and interprets drawings, specifications, Requests-for-Proposals and contracts.
• Develops detailed material take-offs for procurement of bulk materials.
• Applies the various elements of Shimmick's cost structure (overheads, G&A, insurance, etc.)
• Develops cash flow schedules and estimates.
• Knowledgeable of the CAES estimating system.
• Prepares scope and bid package breakdowns for subcontract and vendor quotes.
• Prepares subcontract bid analysis for scope, cost, and price.
• Understands Earned Value Management (EVMS) theory and application.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field + 12 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Concrete structures, MSE Walls, Rail, Transit, Wastewater
• Experience on water resources and water treatment plants
• Works toward alignment of customer and company objectives.
• Participates with management in development of strategies and plans.
• Understands estimating terminology and measures and recognizes processes/project actions that may impact the project.
• Participates in the analysis and utilization of estimates to predict key project issues.
• Participates in the evaluation of business opportunities and potential profitability.
• Assists the Project Manager in presenting, trouble-shooting and improving estimates.
• Understands construction means, methods, and sequences.
• Familiar with financial analysis (NPV, ROIC, ROCE).
• Assists in preparing budgets and performance plans.
• Oversees the preparation of crew build-ups and production rate determinations.
• Determines construction equipment selection.
• Manages the preparation of an estimate.
• Leads Project Team estimate reviews.
• Evaluates suitability of scope and execution plan for basis of estimate.
• Reviews and approves Estimate Plans (approach, techniques, level of effort, cost, schedule), Basis of Estimates and qualifications.
• Reviews and approves bid tabulations responding to the customer/Request for Proposal requirements.
• Collects, analyzes and archives project data. Develops historical documentation.
• Reconciles current project estimate comparisons with previous performance and market benchmark data.
• Negotiates internal issues, priorities, and deadlines.
• Prepares and negotiates change orders.
• Performs contingency and risk analysis.
• Delivers estimate presentations to the Executive Review Committee.

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position mustpass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship forUnited States work authorization.

The salary range for this position is between $180,000 -$250,000 depending on experience and/or education.

Shimmick's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical, dental and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in an FSA or HSA. The Company also provides employer paid STD, LTD, basic life and AD&D, andan Employee Assistance Program. Additional voluntary benefit offerings include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legaland identity theft protection.

These benefits are available to all employees working more than 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage as well as EAP services.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.