Civil Estimator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Group health & welfare benefits

Flexible Time Off Program

401(k) Plan with company matching

Paid Parental Leave Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

MWH in Tampa is seeking a Civil Estimator to support preconstruction and construction efforts for water and wastewater projects. This role entails preparing accurate cost estimates, coordinating with various departments, and reviewing project documents to ensure competitive pricing.

The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction and a relevant bachelor's degree. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of estimating experience in heavy civil or water infrastructure construction.
• Minimum of 5 years of previous experience on heavy construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates on proposals, projects, and studies.
• Coordinate and review estimating factors with various departments.
• Review solicitation documents to identify risks and opportunities.

Skills

Estimating accuracy

Project coordination

Cost analysis

Network development

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

HCSS Heavybid software

Agtek or Trimble software

Job description

About the Role

MWHis currently seeking a Civil Estimator to support both preconstruction and construction efforts on critical water, wastewater, and advanced water treatment plant projects for both municipal and industrial clients (including advanced technology sector clients) based out of the Tampa area.

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 productivity, 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, addendums 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.
• Minimum of 5 years of estimating experience in heavy civil or water infrastructure construction.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant estimating experience, including water/wastewater treatment facilities
• Field experience
• Knowledge or experience in CMAR, Design-Build, and Hard-Bid estimates
• Experience working with designers and project managers through all levels of design from conceptual to 100% complete.
• Cost control and scheduling exposure is a plus
• HCSS Heavybid estimating software knowledge is a plus
• Agtek or Trimble 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.