Civil Estimator

Brown and Caldwell; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brown and Caldwell is seeking a Civil Estimator to support cost estimating for water and wastewater projects. The role focuses on detailed quantity takeoffs, utilization of estimating databases, and integration of geographical and contingency factors to produce reliable estimates.

You will collaborate with engineers and project teams to align estimates with project needs. The position emphasizes accuracy, efficiency, and ongoing learning in estimating methodologies, with opportunities to mentor

Qualifications

• Experience with estimating best practices and software applications.
• Understanding of water/wastewater design and construction methodologies.
• Competency in quantity takeoff development and estimate planning.
• Knowledge of geographical and contingency factors affecting estimates.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoff procedures in line with estimating best practices.
• Use estimating software to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Support estimate planning and process for various project circumstances.
• Incorporate geographical and contingency factors into estimates.
• Understand delivery resource and productivity factors in the job estimate.
• Stay updated with water/wastewater design and construction knowledge.
• Help manage estimating databases to ensure data accuracy.
• Adapt to additional assignments as needed.

Skills

Estimating best practices

Quantity takeoff

Estimating software

Geographical factors

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Data analysis

Work breakdown structures

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction, civil engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Estimating software applications

Job description

The Civil Estimating role will demonstrate a solid understanding of estimating best practices and practical experience in water and wastewater design and construction. The role will support the maintenance and utilization of estimating databases and contribute to estimate planning and execution for moderately complex projects. The role will perform detailed quantity takeoff development and analyze delivery resource and productivity factors under established guidelines to support accurate and reliable cost estimates. The role will also consider geographical and contingency factors to provide reliable and precise estimates.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoff procedures in alignment with estimating best practices.
• Utilize estimating software applications to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Support the estimate planning and process, adapting to unique project circumstances and requirements.
• Develop understanding of geographical and contingency factors, incorporating them in estimates.
• Understand and address the delivery resource and productivity factors within the job estimate.
• Stay updated with knowledge regarding water/ww design and construction.
• Help manage and maintain estimating databases, ensuring the accuracy and relevancy of the information.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

Mentorship

• May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

Skills and Competencies

• Familiarity with estimating best practices and related software applications.
• Understanding of water/ww design and construction methodologies.
• Competency in quantity takeoff development and estimate planning and process.
• Understanding of geographical and contingency factors that can impact estimates.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal for communicating with internal and external clients.
• Presentation skills to describe estimates and calculations to internal and external clients.
• Investigative abilities to obtain data sets and information required for estimates.
• Familiarity developing work breakdown structures as applies to estimating and construction schedules.

Experience

• Typically, a minimum of 2 years of related work experience in estimating or related field.
• Basic experience in detailing a work breakdown structure and performing construction schedules in MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Field experience as a Construction Manager, Field Project Manager, Superintendent, Foreman, or Resident Project Representative either for an engineering or contracting firm.
• Experience in developing software-based construction schedules.

Education

• A bachelor's degree in construction, civil engineering, or related field or equivalent experience is required.

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Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee's primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Location A: $78,000 - $106,000

Location B: $85,000 - $116,000

Location C: $93,000 - $127,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.

Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice-to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

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