Estimator - Weeks Marine, Dredging/Marine Construction

Weeks Marine, Inc.; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Weeks Marine, Inc. in Covington, LA seeks a mid to senior level Estimator for dredging projects. You will prepare, review and present discipline estimates for proposals, develop conceptual estimates and perform cost analysis to support bids.

Responsibilities include evaluating drawings, preparing cost sheets, reviewing subcontractor quotes, and maintaining historical data. Strong Excel/Bluebeam skills and travel up to 10% are expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience in Civil Construction, Marine Construction, or Dredging.
• Proficient in MS Office, including Excel; adept with takeoff software (Bluebeam).
• Experience with Navisworks and detailed cost analysis.
• Attention to detail with strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience coordinating with estimators and stakeholders; travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate project specifications and drawings for dredge projects
• Prepare schedules, quantity takeoffs, project cost sheets
• Prepare detailed material, labor, equipment, and subcontract cost sheets
• Accept, review, and analyze subcontractor quotes
• Develop subcontractor scopes of work
• Prepare project bid status reports
• Monitor ongoing jobs for bid accuracy
• Attend on-site pre-bid/proposal conferences and site visits
• Maintain an accurate, current database of historical data
• Foster relationships with subcontractors and suppliers

Skills

Estimating experience

Excel proficiency

Navisworks

Bluebeam

MS Office

Strong communication

Tools

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Job description

Requisition ID: 182172

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: Weeks Marine - Dredging

Department: Estimating

Market: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations in North America. With its roots dating back to 1884, our employee-owned company operates through a network of offices and projects in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation, water/wastewater, power, oil, gas and chemical, building and mining. Kiewit had 2021 revenues of $13 billion and employs around 27,500 staff and craft employees. We are adding a mid to senior level Estimator to our team to support Dredging projects. As an Estimator, you will prepare, review and present discipline estimates for specific project proposal activities, develop conceptual estimates and perform cost analysis.

District Overview

Weeks Marine Dredging Division’s vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. The Dredging district office is based out of Covington Louisiana.

Location

This position will be located in Covington LA.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate project specifications and drawings for dredge projects
• Prepare schedules, quantity takeoffs, project cost sheets
• Prepare detailed material, labor, equipment, and subcontract cost sheets
• Accept, review, and analyze subcontractor quotes
• Develop subcontractor scopes of work
• Prepare project bid status reports
• Monitor ongoing jobs for bid accuracy
• Attend on-site pre-bid/proposal conferences and site visits
• Maintain an accurate, current database of historical data
• Foster relationships with subcontractors and suppliers

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience in Civil Construction, Marine Construction, or Dredging or a combination of those. Prefer at least 1 year of estimating for the dredging industry.
• Proficient skills in standard MS office software packages, including ADOBE and advanced skills in Excel; proficient with takeoff programs (specifically Bluebeam)
• Experience with Navisworks
• Exceptionally strong attention to detail, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Estimating software & Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Work, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated knowledge of developing scheduled activities for estimated operations, and estimating standards and processes.
• Experience producing quality calculations and organization of takeoff quantities
• Coordinates with other estimators and key stakeholders to complete estimates on time and accurately
• Able to identify gaps between plan drawings, specifications and disciplines
• Experience with preparing detailed material lists to support procurement process
• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to travel up to 10%

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.