Posted 8 months ago

Construction Cost Estimator - #2715.05

ClevelandOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Construction Cost Estimator plans and develops cost estimates for civil/construction projects, reviews designs for constructability, mentors staff, and supports business development within Wade Trim's construction practice.

About this role

What We Offer:

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

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 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

Skills

Bidding/proposalsBrown Bag SeminarsCivil/structural EstimationCoding Or Data Analysis (if Applicable)Constructability ReviewsConstruction Cost DatabasesCost EstimationDesign ReviewsEOPCCEstimating SoftwareMarket Segment KnowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteProject Delivery StandardsQA/QCRead Engineering Drawings And SpecsSimulation/estimation ToolsTeam LeadershipTechnical PublicationsTraining And MentoringVendor Coordination