Senior Estimator: Lead Earthwork & Water/Wastewater Projects

Burns & McDonnell; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior/Lead Estimator to lead construction design-build and EPC estimates for a diverse portfolio. You will develop and price conceptual estimates, present findings to clients, and minimize risk while coordinating with project teams across earthwork, environmental remediation and water/wastewater sectors.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management with 7 years of direct estimating experience, OSHA 10-hour

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field; 7 years of direct project estimating experience required.
• OSHA 10-hour certification required.
• Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• InEight experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating strategy and implementation efforts.
• Review and approve project summary schedules for validity.
• Manage workload scheduling to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Lead risk review process.
• Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology insuring quality estimates are produced.
• Lead project team review for estimating quantities and scope of project.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving quotes on bonds and insurance.
• Review and approve small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluations.
• Lead subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification reviews.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving specialty and standard equipment pricing.
• Review and verify subcontractor bid packages before being transmitted for quotes.
• Present the estimate to internal and external clients.
• Responsible for the review of final estimate before management review and proposal presentation.
• Lead estimating teams for completion of pre-construction services.
• Responsible for cost history, data base management and estimating process.
• Approve price general conditions, indirect costs and review as provided by project management team.
• Make final recommendations as to fee, contingency and escalation.
• Provide man hour quotes for required estimating effort.
• Develop strategy on contract partnering agreements.
• Prepare and present estimating data for risk review process.
• Verify and approve estimates for joint venture reviews.
• Review commercial terms and conditions and address risk issues.
• Review and validate value engineering items, alternates and options.
• Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions.
• Review documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work.
• Train and mentor staff.
• OSHA 10-hour certification
• Become proficient with InEight estimating software.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Tools

InEight estimating software

Microsoft Office

ConEst

K-base

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior/Lead Estimator to lead construction design-build and EPC estimates for a diverse portfolio. You will develop and price conceptual estimates, present findings to clients, and minimize risk while coordinating with project teams across earthwork, environmental remediation and water/wastewater sectors.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management with 7 years of direct estimating experience, OSHA 10-hour