Civil Estimator

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Estimator to join our team at Webber. As an Estimator, you will play a critical role in analyzing, preparing, and reviewing bids for heavy civil projects, including roadway, highway, and bridge projects.

• Cost Analysis: Conduct thorough cost analyses to determine the most cost-effective solutions for projects.
• Bid Preparation: Prepare and review bids, including earthwork, utilities, mechanical piping, and amenities, to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Project Coordination: Collaborate with clients, vendors, and personnel from other departments to discuss project strategies, estimates, and resolve conflict issues.
• Estimate Review: Review plans and specifications for general compliance and standard industry practices for utility and water/wastewater treatment plant projects.
• Take-Offs and Pricing: Administer full cycle take-offs and pricing for assigned divisions, subcontractor coordination, evaluation of skills, bid preparation, and submittal of bid.
• Supplier Management: Maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors for divisions using SmartBidNet software.
• Sub-Bid Analysis: Prepare sub-bid analysis documents for use by project teams in qualifying sub-bids and material.
• Estimate Development: Prepare electronic estimates, including preliminary cost information.
• Documentation: Prepare documentation and estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Leadership: Provide leadership to others through example and by sharing knowledge and skill.
• Project Management: Maintain a highly organized work environment and manage multiple projects with various bid dates simultaneously.
• Communication: Present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Lessons Learned: Complete post-bid analysis after bid for lessons learned and problems that were encountered.
• Training and Development: Train and develop less experienced estimators.

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in all aspects of utility construction with exposure to at least three different market segments: water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, water reclamation/purification, and de-salinization.
• Education: A minimum Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Environmental Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering or similar degree.
• Skills: Experience in operating estimating software such as AutoCAD, Primavera, Timberline, WinEst, etc. Moderate to high level of proficiency operating MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word.
• Abilities: Ability to work largely independently, be self-motivated, and demonstrate initiative, managing multiple deadlines at one time. Ability to work as part of a team throughout the pre-construction stage.
• Physical Demands: Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative nature. Some exposure to outdoors with changing weather conditions such as rain, sun, snow, and wind. Ability to physically maneuver by foot minor obstacles at construction projects.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and comply with applicable federal and state laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company operates.