Weeks Construction - Estimator (Gulf Coast) 1

Weeks Marine, Inc.; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement plans with matching

Job summary

Weeks Marine, Inc. is seeking a Senior Estimator to join the Estimating department in Houston, TX. You will gather data from bid documents to estimate production costs and prepare take-offs, budgets, and schedule-related analyses.

The role requires extensive experience in heavy civil marine construction, with a minimum of 10 years in the field and 3+ years estimating, plus a civil engineering or construction management degree and strong software skills. Fluent English is essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in heavy civil marine construction with at least 3 years in estimating.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Technology/Management required.
• Proficient with standard computer software packages.
• Fluent verbal and written English.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze plans and specifications.
• Perform site visits and meet with owners/designers if required.
• Prepare take-offs and budgetary estimates.
• Establish means and methods of construction and perform engineering analyses.
• Prepare cost analyses and solicit quotes from subcontractors/vendors.
• Prepare construction schedule and perform cash-flow analyses.
• Close out bids and assist in preparing supporting documentation.

Skills

Estimating experience

Heavy civil marine construction

Software proficiency

English fluency

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Technology/Management

Tools

Standard computer software

Job description

Requisition ID: 182516

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Weeks Marine - Construction

Department: Estimating

Market: Marine

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Senior Estimator is responsible for gathering details and compiling data to estimate all production costs according to bid documents.

District Overview

Weeks Marine’s vast reach and deep expertise, combined with the sheer size and diversity of its equipment fleet, enables the company to serve as a one-stop shop for clients in both the private and governmental sectors, providing exceptional customer service, environmental sensitivity, operational efficiency, and a long-standing commitment to safety. Weeks Marine is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey, and manages a network of regional offices in Louisiana, Texas, Hawaii, Guam, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.

Location

This position will be located in Weeks Construction Houston, TX office.

Responsibilities

• Analyze plans and specifications
• Perform site visit(s) and meets with owners and designers if required
• Prepare take-offs
• Prepare budgetary estimates
• Establishes means and methods of construction and performs engineering analyses to support

means and methods

• Prepare costs analysis for certain or all portions of the projects
• Solicit quotes from subcontractors and vendors
• Prepare construction schedule and perform cash-flow analyses
• Close out bids and assist in preparation of supporting documentation
• From time to time, visits projects, and prepares cost analyses

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Heavy Civil Marine Construction with at least 3 years in estimating preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Technology/Management required
• Proficient skills in standard computer software packages
• Supervisory experience preferred
• This position requires fluent use of the verbal and written English language

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.