Estimator - Federal Environmental, Munitions, Fuels and Construction (Security Clearance)

Weston Solutions; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston Solutions seeks an experienced Estimator to manage cost estimates for federal projects. The candidate will oversee detailed estimates, evaluate bids for accuracy, and lead team development in a supportive environment. Ideal qualifications include substantial estimating experience in federal and commercial sectors.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401K with employer contributions

Paid time off including personal and parental leave

Life and disability plans

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 to 12 years related experience in estimating.
• Minimum 8 years estimating federal and commercial projects with construction experience.
• C.E. or M.E. desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and ensure timely completion of all estimates assigned.
• Maintain accurate files of current estimates, unit prices, and market conditions.
• Evaluate construction bids and provide recommendations.

Skills

Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong knowledge of construction materials and methods

Education

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Certifications - Certified Cost Engineer or Certified Construction Estimator (desirable)

Job description

At Weston Solutions, Inc. you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions.Employee ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston has continued to evolve and adapt to our changing world as a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services for over sixty years. In both the public and private sectors our teams help identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues to help clients achieve a more sustainable future.

Weston is seeking a seasoned Estimator with experience in Federal Environmental, Munitions, Fuels and Construction. They will overseethepreparation and complete order of magnitude, conceptual, budget, preliminary engineering and detailed cost estimates for federal projects.

This position requires active Secret Security Clearance. Selected candidate must be a US Citizen.

Location: West Chester, PA

Expected Outcome:

• Prepare and ensure the timely completion of all estimates assigned to by the estimating department.
• Ensure the technical accuracy of all cost estimates prepared by the estimating department.
• Maintain files of current estimates, unit price information, supplies quotations for costs of construction materials, and market conditions.
• Contact suppliers and vendors for current prices and delivery.
• Collect information from, other departments on any items pertinent to the development of complete estimates.
• Evaluate construction bids for completeness and accuracy and makes recommendations to responsible parties for the award of construction contracts.
• Review existing facilities to determine present worth and reports same to title holders.
• Serve as Value Engineering Team Estimator.
• Ensure completion of estimates within time and dollar constraints assigned.
• Provides supervision and training for other less experienced staff estimators.
• Review all available client bidding documents to become familiar with all commercial and technical requirements before preparing the estimate.
• Provide cost consultation to clients, project managers, and engineers.Prepare, or assist in the evaluation of, contractor quotations and change orders.
• Provide assistance within and outside the department on items such as value engineering, construction planning, materials selection, and construction sequencing.
• Provide training for and evaluate skills of other staff estimators.
• Determine and assign appropriate contingencies and "add-ons" for construction cost estimates.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience, plus minimum10 to12 years related experience.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience estimating federal and commercial projects, with necessary construction experience.
• C.E., or M.E., desirable, but not required.
• Certifications Required - P.E. not necessary but desirable.Certified Cost Engineer or Certified Construction Estimator, not necessary but desirable.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and structures, with the ability to interpret and take-off design drawings. Additional experience should include drafting, design and contract administration.
• Must be highly motivated
• Strongverbal andwrittencommunication skills
• Strongknowledge of mathematics
• Strong knowledge of construction materials and methods for federal fueling facilities, and environmental, and munitions investigation, remediation, and removal technologies.

We fully invest in our people:Weston provides a generous,comprehensive benefits package program that offers employees high value options with solid financial protection, meeting the personal needs of its people and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions.
• Paid time off including personal, holiday and parental leave.
• Life and disability plans.
• Critical illness and accident plans.
• Work/Life flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities.

Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.