Position Description:We are looking for a Construction Cost Estimator to join our Construction Department to improve infrastructure in either our Detroit, MI, Atlanta, GA, Cleveland, OH, Dallas, TX or Tampa, FL office. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or a related field. Ten or more years of related experience and familiarity with estimation software are required.
Typical responsibilities include: • Operational:- Further advance our cost estimating process and systems for development of Engineers Opinion of Construction Cost estimates (EOPCC) and constructability reviews.
- Perform, provide guidance and review EOPCC estimates and constructability reviews required for Design.
- Train Design Engineers on the development of EOPCC.
- Build a team to support EOPCC development and constructability reviews.
- Seek out innovative systems, methods and technology that will keep Wade Trim at the forefront of continuous improvement and provide the best solutions for our clients.
- Develop and implement plans to apply innovation to the practice and ultimately our clients.
- Provide technical guidance to a practice area.
- Lead or participate in market segment user group activities identifying technical, training and project management needs
- Provide QA/QC on specialty projects and assigned initiatives
- Research and provide updates to practices covered by their technology
- Mentor/coach selected staff in area of expertise
- Provide technical input on projects and initiatives
- Assist market segment in identifying skill inventory in practice of their expertise
- Provide cross training for skills developed under their practice
- Provide recommendations for standards and protocols in project delivery and deliverable format
- Host brown bag seminars for in-house staff and/or clients
- Review technical paper requests, abstracts and papers
• Sales/Business Development:- Utilize the network to facilitate introductions to Wade Trim and expand the client base.
- Provide technical input on sales calls, proposals, and presentations
- Participate in associations within their practice area and volunteer for leadership positions
- Write for technical publications and make presentations at conferences
- Network with industry peers
• Corporate:- Provide technical input on training, equipment, and software
- Research and provide recommendations for most current technical resource needs including software and skills
- Maintain a safe working environment
Education:- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field required
Skills/Experience:- 10 years or more of related experience required
- Strong understanding of construction processes, materials and labor costs.
- Ability to estimate all types of municipal projects including heavy civil, water treatment, wastewater treatment, pump station, process mechanical, roadway, etc.
- Familiar with estimation software and Microsoft Office Suite products
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications and perform constructability reviews.
- Able to take concept and schematic drawings and develop a meaningful estimate with detail
- 30 Hr OSHA training is preferred
- Trench and Safety training is preferred
- Valid Driver's License
- Strong written and communication skills
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.
Wade Trim does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or CVs from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. Any submission made without a valid, signed agreement and an approved engagement request from Wade Trim's People Services Team will be considered the property of Wade Trim. Wade Trim reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidate submitted through unsolicited means without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. A valid agreement can only be signed by the Director of People Services. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted at the request of a Wade Trim employee who is not authorized by the People Services team do not constitute a valid engagement. Recruiters and agencies must have a current, written agreement authorized by the Director of People Services to be considered an approved vendor.
