Estimator - Industrial

The Foth Companies; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Travel to client sites and WI office

Job summary

The Foth Companies in Austin, TX seeks a Lead Estimator – Industrial to develop timely, accurate estimates for industrial capital projects. You’ll contribute to estimating competency, pricing, and project risk assessment while collaborating with PMs, engineers, and clients.

Hybrid work is preferred; travel to client sites and Green Bay, WI office is expected. Must have 5+ years in construction estimating, proficiency with Excel, and experience on multi-discipline capital projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction, preconstruction, or field experience required.
• Experience estimating multi-discipline industrial or manufacturing capital projects.
• Experience with design-build, engineering-led construction, or similar delivery models.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates for industrial capital projects at all stages: conceptual, factored, detailed and check estimates.
• Develop quantities, labor, materials, equipment and subcontract pricing.
• Document estimate basis, assumptions, exclusions and clarifications clearly.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers, clients, suppliers and contractors; explain cost drivers clearly.
• Gather and review vendor and subcontractor quotes; compare to internal estimates and flag risks.
• Follow estimating practices, update tools, and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Estimate development

Constructability

Documentation & quality

Collaboration & communication

Bid & proposal support

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelors/Associates in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.

As a Lead Estimator – Industrial, you'll prepare timely, accurate, and competitive estimates for industrial capital projects. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our estimating competency, including the practices, processes, and tools that support it.

As a trusted partner to our clients, you can take pride in supporting a team that works to achieve 100% client retention all while helping grow a high-performing estimating competency. In this role, a hybrid work setting is preferred but for the right candidate we are open to work remotely. You can expect to travel to client sites and to our Green Bay, WI office.

Primary Requirements

• Estimate Development: Prepare cost estimates for industrial capital projects at every stage, from early conceptual and factored estimates to detailed and check estimates. Develop quantities, labor, materials, equipment and subcontract pricing that are accurate, competitive and delivered on schedule
• Constructability & Field Insight: Use practical construction knowledge to build a realistic basis for each estimate, including crew makeup, sequencing, site access, productivity and execution risk. Find gaps in scope and potential issues early
• Documentation & Quality: Document estimate basis, assumptions, exclusions and clarifications clearly. Perform self-reviews of your own estimates and peer reviews of estimates prepared by others to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with project managers, engineers, clients, suppliers and contractors. Explain cost drivers and assumptions in plain language, and support PMs in client discussions
• Bid & Proposal Support: Gather and review vendor and subcontractor quotes and contractor proposals. Compare them against internal estimates and flag risks or inconsistencies
• Continuous Improvement: Follow Foth's estimating practices, processes and tools, and help improve them. Learn new tools and techniques as the estimating group grows

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction, preconstruction, or field experience, including at least 3 years estimating capital construction projects
• Experience estimating multi-discipline industrial or manufacturing capital projects at both conceptual and detailed stages
• Experience with design-build, engineering-led construction, or similar project delivery models
• Experience using construction cost estimating software and Microsoft Excel
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

Preferred Qualifications

• Preconstruction experience with a contractor or design-builder, such as conceptual budgeting, constructability reviews, value engineering, subcontractor bid solicitation and leveling, and helping projects move from design into construction
• Experience estimating electrical and controls, and/or building trades (architectural, HVAC, plumbing)
• Experience in food, beverage, consumer products and life sciences industries
• Experience with Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE), CostOS, RSMeans, Compass or similar tools
• Familiarity with AACE estimating practices such as estimate classes, basis of estimate (BOE) documents and contingency
• Professional certification (e.g., CEP, CCP, CPE)

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Artificial Intelligence

Foth uses artificial intelligence and other technology-assisted tools in connection with parts of our recruiting and hiring process, including to assist with reviewing application materials, identifying potentially qualified candidates, sourcing candidates, and supporting interview preparation. These tools are used to support, but do not replace, human decision-making, and all employment decisions are made by qualified human reviewers. Where required by law, we will provide additional information regarding the use of these tools, and applicants may contact us with questions or request reasonable accommodation regarding their use.

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

• All locations are tobacco-free.
• Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances.
• Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance.
• Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.