Lead Estimator

Shimmick Corporation; Suisun City (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

FSA or HSA options

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Critical illness insurance

Job summary

Shimmick Corporation is seeking a Lead Estimator based in Suisun City or remotely. The role involves analyzing and quoting project costs and preparing technical evaluations.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least six years of relevant experience in estimating. Familiarity with HCSS Heavy Bid and ensuring accurate project forecasts are essential.

The estimated salary range is $160,000-$215,000 annually with benefits including health coverage and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree + 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Experience with hard-bid contract work and conceptual estimating.
• Proficiency in estimating software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Compile, review, analyze, and quote project materials and costs.
• Prepare technical evaluations and cost estimating draft reports.
• Forecast costs of future projects and changes to existing projects.

Skills

Project management skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

6 years of relevant experience

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Ineight Estimate

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Shimmick is seeking a Lead Estimator to be based in Suisun City, CA, Irvine, CA, Denver, CO, Seattle, WA, or remotely.

This role is responsible for compiling, reviewing, analyzing, and quoting project materials, labor, equipment, data, environmental factors, and overall costs. Additionally, you will prepare technical evaluations, cost estimating draft reports, memos, and letters, and present recommendations to management. Bring your talent to Shimmick and help us create the infrastructure of tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Prepares technical evaluations, cost estimating draft reports, memos, and letters, and presents recommendations to management.
• Develops, provides, and communicates cost estimates for all assigned projects.
• Accurately and thoroughly forecasts costs of future projects as well as changes to existing projects while also developing timely estimates for each design deliverable at each phase of design development.Reviews and interprets project drawings, specifications, contracts, and owner-provided documents.
• Develops detailed material take-offs for estimate development and procurement.
• Expected to assist in the preparation of larger and more complex estimating assignments including overall estimating strategy.
• Understands construction means, methods, and sequencing.
• Understands how various constraints may impact the estimate and prepares detailed scope-specific estimates.
• Analyzes and incorporates historical data into production factors.
• Prepares and/or coordinates preparation of estimates.
• Provides mentoring, coaching, and training within the estimating department.
• Prepares scope and bid package breakdowns for trade partners.
• Ability to oversee multiple scopes within the estimate development and leverages past experience to craft estimating strategy.
• Ability to travel for client meetings, bid kickoffs, bid reviews, bid closeouts, interviews, or team workshops as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience in hard-bid contract work as well as conceptual estimating.
• Understands construction means, methods, and sequences.
• Experience with water, wastewater, transit, and/or transportation construction projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent project management skills with ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands in deadline-driven environment.
• Previous heavy civil construction experience.
• Proficiency in estimating software (HCSS Heavy Bid or Ineight Estimate).
• Strong problem-solving skills and consistent attention to detail.
• Work independently and effectively to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Additional Information

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship for a United States work authorization.

The salary range for this position is between $160,000-$215,000 per year depending on experience and/or education.

Shimmick's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical, dental and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in an FSA or HSA. The Company also provides employer paid STD, LTD, basic life and AD&D, and an Employee Assistance Program. Additional voluntary benefit offerings include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection.

These benefits are available to all employees working more than 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage as well as EAP services.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.