Chief Estimator

Shimmick

$185K — $235K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with 10 years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
  • Experience in leading estimating processes for complex civil infrastructure projects.
  • Estimating experience specific to Rail/Transit, Bridge, or water/wastewater treatment plant projects preferred.
  • Familiarity with financial analysis methods (NPV, ROIC, ROCE).
  • Strong knowledge of construction means, methods, and sequences.

Responsibilities

  • Develop proficiency in company's estimating systems and processes.
  • Apply estimating terminology, concepts, and principles to compile estimates.
  • Analyze how project actions and assumptions impact estimates.
  • Prepare and coordinate full project estimates, providing conceptual and final input.
  • Conduct independent evaluations and modify estimating techniques as needed.
  • Guide less experienced estimating personnel when necessary.
  • Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options.
  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available.
  • Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection.
Full Job Description
Overview

Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Chief Estimator based out of the greater Dallas, or Austin Texas area.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Develops proficiency in the use of the Company estimating systems and processes.
  • Recognizes, understands and applies estimating terminology, measures, concepts and principles for compiling all types of estimates.
  • Recognizes how various processes/project actions and assumptions may impact the estimate and quantifies the impact.
  • Assists in analyzing and using estimates to predict key project issues.
  • Prepares and/or coordinates preparation of full project estimates. Provides complete conceptual and final estimating input.
  • Understands construction means, methods, and sequences-singe discipline.
  • Responsible for performing all aspects of estimating.
  • Assists in the preparation of the Estimate Plan.
  • Conducts work requiring independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard estimating techniques, procedures, and criteria.
  • May provide guidance to less experienced estimating personnel.
  • Develops wage rate build-ups.
  • Reads and interprets drawings, specifications, Requests-for-Proposals and contracts.
  • Develops detailed material take-offs for procurement of bulk materials.
  • Applies the various elements of Shimmick's cost structure (overheads, G&A, insurance, etc.)
  • Develops cash flow schedules and estimates.
  • Knowledgeable of the CAES estimating system.
  • Prepares scope and bid package breakdowns for subcontract and vendor quotes.
  • Prepares subcontract bid analysis for scope, cost, and price.
  • Understands Earned Value Management (EVMS) theory and application.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Experience leading estimating processes for complex civil infrastructure projects.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Estimating experience in Rail/Transit, Bridge, and/or water/wastewater treatment plant projects.
  • Familiar with financial analysis (NPV, ROIC, ROCE).
  • Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and sequences.
  • Understands estimating terminology and measures and recognizes processes/project actions that may impact the project.

Additional Information:
  • Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
  • This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.


The salary range for this position is between $185,000 - $235,000 depending on experience and/or education.

Shimmick's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical, dental and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in an FSA or HSA. The Company also provides employer paid STD, LTD, basic life and AD&D, and an Employee Assistance Program. Additional voluntary benefit offerings include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection.

These benefits are available to all employees working more than 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage as well as EAP services.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick.

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