About the Role
MWHis currently seeking a qualified
Estimator to support preconstruction efforts on critical water, wastewater, and advanced water treatment plant projects for both municipal and industrial clients (including advanced technology sector clients) based out of the Tampa, FL area.
Essential Functions
- Prepare cost estimates on proposals, projects and studies and ensure that the content of the estimate is complete, accurate and meets the requirements of the Estimating Manager.
- Adjust productivities, material prices, and means / methods depending on varying project conditions.
- Review solicitation documents such as specifications and drawings to identify risks and opportunities related to competitive pricing.
- Coordinate and review the variable estimating factors in each area with Engineering, Procurement and Operations.
- Provide technical advice and assistance to the Estimating Team in the preparation of all levels of estimates ranging in scope and complexity.
- Assist the Estimating Team with an independent assessment of an estimate's accuracy (upon completion of the estimate and summarization of all detailed man-hours, material, construction and home office costs).
- Coordinate the performance of pricing structure development and application to takeoffs, derived quantities, quantity assumption, and cost allowances.
- Obtain and verify construction quotations for facilitation of construction projects, addenda's and contract changes.
- Obtain and verify subcontractor questions for construction projects and ensures compliance with construction documents.
- Compile and analyze bids.
- Develop reports for all review processes.
- Provide constructability reviews and guidance to the operations team to ensure the preliminary costs of the projects.
- Actively research, solicit, and develop a network of relationships within the supply chain.
- Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontractors, and productivity analysis reports in order to continuously improve estimating accuracy.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field; equivalent combination of construction field experience, skills and training may be substituted.
- Minimum of 5 years of previous experience on heavy construction projects or industrial projects.
- Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline desirable.
- Must be proficient in using MS Word, and Excel.
- Ability to interface and communicate effectively with others.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the water/wastewater sector.
- Knowledge or experience in CMAR, CMS, Design-Build or Hard-Bid estimates.
- Construction field experience.
- Cost control and scheduling exposure is a plus.
- Timberline Estimating database and software knowledge is a plus.
Compensation
- The Anticipated budgeted salary for the position is at $85K - $145K a year, based on experience.
Benefits
- Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
- 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
- Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
- Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
- Paid Sick and Safe Leave
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
- Employee Referral Program
MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company in heavy civil construction with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities,
MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services through a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction and construction services, the Company's multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.
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