Lead Estimator

$150,000 - $200,000/Yr

Shimmick - Suisun City, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Suisun City, CA

Construction of Buildings

About the position

Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Lead Estimator to join their team, focusing on improving the infrastructure of the region through complex water projects. This role offers an excellent growth opportunity and involves overseeing estimating strategies for significant projects, ensuring effective risk management and client relationship management. The Lead Estimator will play a crucial role in delivering solutions to meet the nation's growing demand for water infrastructure, leveraging Shimmick's extensive experience and market leadership in the field.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets project drawings, specifications, contracts, and owner-provided documents.
• Provides oversight and direction to the estimating team specific to a pursuit.
• Assists in the preparation of larger and more complex estimating assignments including overall estimating strategy.
• Understands construction means & methods, constraints, sequencing, and communicates the overall impact to the estimating team.
• Analyzes and incorporates historical data into production factors for diverse scopes of heavy civil construction.
• Prepares and/or coordinates preparation of estimates.
• Mentors, coaches, and trains within the estimating department.
• Prepares and/or oversees scope and bid package breakdowns for trade partners and subcontractor quotes.
• Leads the estimate development from start to finish and crafts and implements estimating strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous heavy civil construction experience
• Experience in water/wastewater/transit/transportation projects
• Knowledge of inEight (or similar) estimating software
• Strong problem-solving skills and consistent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Medical coverage including a NO-COST option
• Dental and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
• Employer paid Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Basic life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Pet insurance
• Hospital indemnity
• Critical illness insurance
• Legal and identity theft protection
• Tuition reimbursement