Federal Construction Estimator

Weingart Foundation; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a seasoned Estimator with expertise in federal projects, munitions, and construction. The ideal candidate will manage detailed cost estimates and ensure technical accuracy across various projects, contributing to both federal and commercial efforts. Join a dynamic team that focuses on environmental solutions while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with employer contributions

Paid time off including parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Life and disability plans

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-12 years related experience.
• 8 years estimating federal and commercial projects.
• Certifications like Certified Cost Engineer are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and ensure timely completion of cost estimates.
• Evaluate construction bids for completeness and accuracy.
• Provide cost consultation to clients and project managers.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Knowledge of construction materials

Mathematics

Knowledge of civil, mechanical, and electrical systems

Education

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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 oversee the preparation and complete order of magnitude, conceptual, budget, preliminary engineering, and detailed cost estimates for federal projects.

This position requires active Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain an active Secret Security Clearance. The selected candidate must be a US Citizen.

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.

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 assigned by the estimating department.
Maintain files of current estimates, unit price information, supply 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 make recommendations to responsible parties for the award of construction contracts.
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 the 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 a minimum of 10 to 12 years related experience.
A minimum of 8 years of experience estimating federal and commercial projects, with necessary construction experience.
Certifications Required - P.E. not necessary but desirable. Certified Cost Engineer or Certified Construction Estimator, not necessary but desirable.
Knowledge of civil, mechanical, and electrical systems and structures, with the ability to interpret and take-off design drawings.
Must be highly motivated.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and mathematics
Strong knowledge of construction materials and methods for federal fueling facilities, environmental, and munitions investigation, remediation, and removal technologies.