Chief Estimator

MWH; Plaistow (NH); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health & welfare benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

MWH Constructors in Plaistow, NH is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead multi-project cost estimating for design-bid-build, CMAR, and design-build ventures.

Based in our Plaistow office, with occasional travel to Northeast sites, you will supervise a team, review contracts and drawings, and deliver high-quality estimates that meet schedule and budget.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical degree.
• 10+ years of estimating experience across multiple self-perform disciplines.
• Experience in complex industrial facility, heavy civil, and building construction.
• Understanding of water and wastewater treatment plant processes and standards.
• Experience leading and supervising other estimators to develop project estimates.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all estimating assignments for multiple projects.
• Review contracts, specs, and drawings to identify risks and pricing opportunities.
• Develop and manage the estimate schedule with discipline estimators.
• Distribute documents to pricing team and maintain revision control.
• Prepare reports and deliverables for management review.
• Ensure complete estimate coverage and gap elimination.
• Oversee bid-day activities for traditional design-bid-build pursuits.
• Drive process improvements to keep estimating practices industry-leading.

Skills

Estimating experience

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Complex industrial experience

Water/wastewater knowledge

Supervising estimators

Travel flexibility

Education

BS in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

AGTEK Estimating

Microsoft Office

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World, our teams are rapidly growing across the nation.

As a company committed to our team's well-being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here.

The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters' communities, and improves ecosystems. If you're passionate about this, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

MWHis currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief Estimator based in its Plaistow, NH office.

Projects may be a mix of Design-Bid-Build, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), and Design-Build and range in size from $20 - $500 million. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple, simultaneous estimating projects and resources while maintaining company standards of quality and sponsoring the estimate through the operations and management team’s reviews. The position will require strong leadership, management, coordination, organizational, and communication skills along with the ability to deliver high-quality cost estimates within the prescribed budget and schedule.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the primarily responsible party for all estimating assignments.
• Review solicitation and design documents such as contracts, specifications and drawings to identify risks and opportunities related to competitive pricing.
• Develop and manage the estimate schedule and coordinate internal milestone dates with the discipline estimators.
• Distribute design and solicitation documents to the pricing team while maintaining revision control during estimate development.
• Review the final multi-discipline estimate and prepare reports and other deliverables for the management review.
• Ensure complete estimate coverage and gap elimination.
• Oversee all “bid day” activities for traditional design-bid-build pursuits.
• Effect process improvement to ensure that the company’s estimating practices maintain at the forefront of the industry.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, other technical degree, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of estimating experience, preferably encompassing multiple self-perform disciplines.
• Experience in complex industrial facility, heavy civil, and building construction disciplines.
• Understanding of water and wastewater treatment plant processes and construction standards.
• Experience leading and supervising other estimators to develop a comprehensive project estimate.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Periodic travel may be required based on project needs.
• Strong computer skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• 20+ years of relevant estimating experience, preferably at multiple levels of design completion.
• Experience with HCSS HeavyBid and AGTEK Estimating Software.
• Self-perform estimating experience in site/civil, concrete construction, and/or process mechanical construction.

Travel

Travel is primarily limited to Northeast jobsite locations. This position is ONSITE in Plaistow, New Hampshire when not traveling to assigned jobsites.

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• Company 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay range: $200-280K annually

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

MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company in heavy civil construction with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services through a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction and construction services, the Company’s multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.