Head Estimator, Water & Wastewater WWTP

Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

Paid time off and paid holidays

Annual profit sharing

Monthly safety bonus

Comprehensive health coverage

$50,000 employer-paid life insurance

401(k) with 100% match on the first 4%

Ongoing training and leadership development

Job summary

A leading civil contracting firm in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Chief Estimator to head the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant estimating team. This pivotal role demands over 10 years' experience in heavy civil construction, specifically focused on water projects. Qualified candidates will demonstrate proven leadership and successful bid strategies. The firm champions a culture of accountability, offers competitive salaries with benefits, including profit sharing and health coverage, and expects commitment to their core values.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction, specifically on water/wastewater treatment plant projects.
• Demonstrated success improving bid strategy and win rates.
• Strong understanding of project risk, cost drivers, and construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead the WWTP estimating team, setting performance standards.
• Drive estimating strategy to enhance win rates and project selection.
• Oversee preparation of detailed estimates for complex projects.
• Analyze historical cost data and refine estimating processes.

Skills

Estimating experience in heavy civil construction

Leadership experience managing estimating teams

Ability to read and interpret complex plans

Proficiency in estimating software

Strong communication skills

Experience with project risk and cost drivers

Tools

HCSS

Bid2Win

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading civil contracting firm in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Chief Estimator to head the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant estimating team. This pivotal role demands over 10 years' experience in heavy civil construction, specifically focused on water projects. Qualified candidates will demonstrate proven leadership and successful bid strategies. The firm champions a culture of accountability, offers competitive salaries with benefits, including profit sharing and health coverage, and expects commitment to their core values.