Lead Estimator- Projects

Day & Zimmermann; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC) seeks a Lead Estimator for advanced greenfield projects in the US. The role serves as the senior estimating authority, leading junior estimators and delivering complete estimates with robust quantities, pricing and risk analysis.

You will develop estimates from industry data and subcontractor input, manage estimating systems, and present reviews to management and clients.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of estimating systems, templates, WBS codes, and unit rates.
• Ability to develop and validate quantities, pricing, manhours, and productivity factors.
• Strong understanding of construction execution, contracts, and commercial risk.
• Ability to prepare and present estimate reviews to management and clients.
• Proven ability to lead estimating efforts and mentor junior estimators.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complete project estimates, delegate estimating tasks to junior estimators, and ensure accuracy and completeness of quantities, pricing, and assumptions.
• Develop and validate quantities, material pricing, craft wage rates, and manhours using industry data, historical information, and subcontractor input.
• Manage estimating systems, estimate shells, templates, and reports; develop summaries and detailed outputs for management review.
• Identify estimating risks, develop contingency costs, support risk registers, and provide estimating input to proposals and commercial reviews.
• Interface with Construction, Legal, Procurement, and other departments to evaluate pricing, execution strategy, and estimate assumptions.
• Prepare and present estimate review packages, support management reviews, and provide technical guidance to junior estimators.

Skills

Estimating systems

Templates

WBS codes

Unit rates

Quantities

Pricing

Manhours

Productivity factors

Construction contracts

Commercial risk

Estimate reviews

Leadership

Mentoring

Client presentations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field

Job description

No problem is too challenging or complex for Day & Zimmermann Maintenance and Construction (DZMC) because We do what we say! ® We’re here to make life easier for plant owners in the Power, Chemical, and Industrial markets. With our wide-ranging capabilities and long-standing industry experience, we deliver innovative solutions and seamless processes that effectively manage all aspects of the plant life cycle. It’s no wonder we’re the #1 maintenance services provider in the United States. Come join in on our purpose – We put people to work, we protect American freedoms, and we help our customer’s power and improve the world! https://www.dayzim.com/services-and-products/maintenance-construction

We’re looking for Lead Estimators to join our Day & Zimmermann Projects teams on advanced class greenfield construction projects in the US

A DZMC Lead Estimator works independently and serves as the senior estimating authority on large and complex projects. This role provides full estimating services, leads and delegates work to junior estimators, performs advanced quantity, pricing, and risk analysis, and prepares complete estimate review packages for management and client review.

The Big Picture – Top Skills You Should Possess:

• Advanced knowledge of estimating systems, templates, WBS codes, and unit rates
• Expert ability to develop and validate quantities, pricing, manhours, and productivity factors
• Strong understanding of construction execution, contracts, and commercial risk
• Ability to prepare and present estimate reviews to management and clients
• Proven ability to lead estimating efforts and mentor junior estimators

What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead development of complete project estimates, delegate estimating tasks to junior estimators, and ensure accuracy and completeness of quantities, pricing, and assumptions.
• Develop and validate quantities, material pricing, craft wage rates, and manhours using industry data, historical information, and subcontractor input.
• Manage estimating systems, estimate shells, templates, and reports; develop summaries and detailed outputs for management review.
• Identify estimating risks, develop contingency costs, support risk registers, and provide estimating input to proposals and commercial reviews.
• Interface with Construction, Legal, Procurement, and other departments to evaluate pricing, execution strategy, and estimate assumptions.
• Prepare and present estimate review packages, support management reviews, and provide technical guidance to junior estimators.

What You Need To Bring To The Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field (or equivalent experience) Required
• 8+ years experience (6-10 + years of progressively responsible estimating experience preferred)
• Computer proficiency certifications a plus or equivalent education

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $130,000 – $156,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of union fringes).

We care about our employees and it shows. Our staff receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; 100% paid maternity leave for up to 12 weeks, parental leave, family leave, other paid time off; voluntary benefits and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs including pet insurance for our furry family members!

To ensure a safe work environment while meeting the physical demands of the job, you must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks, with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.
• Balancing (e.g. maintaining equilibrium when walking, climbing, crouching, etc.)
• Stooping (e.g. bending the spine at the waist)
• Reaching (e.g. reaching the arms or legs in any direction)
• Walking
• Repetitive motion of any part of the body
• Kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Manual Dexterity (e.g. picking, pinching, typing, or other working that uses fingers)
• Grasping (e.g. use of hand to apply pressure)
• Climbing (e.g. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, pole, etc. using feet and legs and hands/arms to climb)
• Hearing
• Talking
• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.
• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.
• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.
• Capacity to express thoughts orally.
• Ability to regularly perform all job functions at Company’s office or worksite.

Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over 110 years of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made.

Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email [e-mail], and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.