Estimator, Infrastructure

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Reviews construction documents for both negotiated and bid projects; determines both the nature and scope of the work to be performed.
• Interfaces with a wide variety of professional people including architects, owner representatives, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.
• Works with the estimating staff to prepare detailed quantity take-offs for assigned segments of the project and apply unit costs. Using an approved list of contractors, invites subcontractors to submit pricing. Create bid packages that are complete in scope and easy to follow.
• Compiles cost data received for subcontractors for Webcor Estimators. Examines data as it is being received for both accuracy and sufficiency before completing the final estimate.
• Assists in maintaining and updating the master subcontractor list for all trades.
• May review the work of other staff members for accuracy; offers suggestions as needed before bid data is consolidated.

Technical skills and knowledge required

• Working knowledge of the following software: WinEst, OST, Revit, HCSS, Excel
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrate a desire to continue to learn and grow, and a desire for continuous improvement.
• Adept in quickly learning new software, related to drafting, modeling, estimating and scheduling
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, costs and principals
• Understanding of Labor, Equipment, and Material rates.
• Analytical, highly versatile, extremely organized, have a keen attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Leadership and communication skills required

• Ability to effectively lead, manage and mentor staff.
• Clearly defines goals, understands audiences, manages productive meetings, manages and builds team morale
• Advanced communication skills. Ability to address an audience of various sizes and effectively communicate his/her message and ideas. Ability to write clear and concise thoughts in a professional manner
• Advanced decision quality and use of sound judgement.
• Advanced customer focus and the ability to work cohesively with many constituents.

Required education and work experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering; with preferable two years of experience as a Project Engineer, and with a minimum of five years of diversified estimating and construction experience.
• Prior field experience in civil construction supporting infrastructure work is preferred; Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants and Pump Stations, Substations and Electrical Conveyance, Mass Transit Stations, Horizontal utility development and distribution at a campus level.
• Working knowledge of infrastructure construction costs, production-based estimating, and unit-pricing contract structures; Water/Wastewater Treatment Plants and Pump Stations, Substations and Electrical Conveyance, Mass Transit Stations, Horizontal utility development and distribution at a campus level.
• Working knowledge of construction costs and principles

Physical requirements

Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to sit for long periods of time at a desk, generally up to 7 hours per day and occasionally standing and walking. The repetitive motion using hands with constant keyboarding and physical use of vision to read computer monitors and paper documents. Regularly required to use hands to operate standard office equipment (personal computer, photocopy machine, fax machine). Occasionally required to stoop, kneel and lift up to 15 pounds. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Webcor is anEqual Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Range of base pay is $135,000-$155,000. Actual pay is based on individual skill level and experience.

Webcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.