Estimators

Legacy Talent Search; Washington; On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits (health, PTO)

Growth opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

Legacy Talent Search in Washougal, WA seeks an experienced Estimator to lead cost estimates for heavy civil/marine projects up to $50 million, coordinating with estimators and project managers for turnkey bids.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field, with 10+ years in estimating. Knowledge of HCSS Heavy Bid and JV/ECI experience is a plus. Occasional travel and site visits are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Construction Engineering Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Ten+ years of combined construction and estimating experience in heavy civil/marine projects.
• Experience estimating projects up to $50 million.
• HCSS Heavy Bid experience is a plus.
• Experience with Joint Venture pursuits is a plus.
• Experience with Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project estimates and proposals to provide turnkey cost estimates.
• Develop work plans, schedules, and submittals for bids.
• Lead bid kick-off and board review meetings.
• Perform material take-offs and pre-bid data research.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to gather costs.
• Attend site visits and constructability studies.
• Present estimates and rationale to management during bid reviews.
• Handoff project to operations if awarded.
• Participate in weekly progress meetings with operations and field staff.
• Identify risks and contingencies and suggest improvements.

Skills

Marine construction knowledge

MS Office

MS Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Technical writing

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Time management

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management / Civil Eng / related field

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

P6

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Legacy Talent Search is currently seeking candidates for a Estimator role in Washougal, WA. Our client is a well-established industry leader known for innovation and a commitment to delivering the highest quality products. With a focus on continuous improvement, they pride themselves on maintaining excellence at every stage of their manufacturing process.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Construction Engineering Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Experience

• Experience working in heavy civil/marine construction with at least ten years of combined construction and estimating experience
• HCSS Heavy Bid experience a plus
• Working knowledge of standard marine and heavy civil construction practices
• Experience in estimating projects with values up to $50 million
• Experience working on Joint Venture pursuits a plus
• Experience working on Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contract projects a plus

Skills

• Working knowledge of standard marine construction practices
• Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, P6, and AutoCAD
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to contribute to proposal preparation
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently. Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while satisfying customer needs and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to proactively identify issues and offer solutions
• Ability to work achieve required deadlines

Responsibilities

• Formulates and leads project estimates/proposals to ensure a quality, accurate and timely submission. This includes working closely with current team of estimators and project managers to provide turnkey cost estimates.
• Develops project work plans, schedules, and submittals.
• Leads bid kick-off and board review meetings.
• Performs material take-offs, organizes pre-bid data, researches past costs, and develops construction sequence.
• Coordinates and cultivates strong business relationships with vendors and sub-contractors.
• Performs site visits and investigations as needed.
• Produces pre-bid construction schedules.
• Attends pre-job job meetings.
• Conducts constructability studies.
• Presents estimate quantities, rationale, and scheme to management during bid reviews.
• Organizes and conducts handoff of project to operations if project awarded.
• Attends and is an active participant in weekly job progress meetings with operations, accounting, and field staff.
• Leads project hand-off meetings with key operational staff.
• Identifies project risks and potential contingencies.
• Reviews proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and contents of estimate.
• Performs additional assignments per Management’s direction.
• Collaborates with other Ballard managers to determine win strategies for bids.

Physical Demands Working Environment

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Working outdoors in various temperatures and conditions
• Wears various PPE (respirators, fall protection, etc.)
• Will travel on land, water, and aircraft
• Will sit and stand for several hours at a time
• Lifting, climbing, pulling, pushing, squatting for various periods of time

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage. $130,000 DOE
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• The chance to contribute to a company that values precision, innovation, and community.