Estimator IV
4 weeks ago
Shimmick is seeking a highly skilled Estimator to be based out of Irvine, CA. This challenging position will provide an excellent growth opportunity while improving the infrastructure of the city.
Become a part of a dynamic, fast-growing player in Heavy Construction. Shimmick is a national Contractor that has an excellent reputation within the industry and is seeking a qualified individual to join our Southwest Division.
Shimmick takes on challenging projects and performs high-quality work ranging from expanding/constructing water and wastewater treatment plants to construction of the new Gerald Desmond Bridge.
Shimmick has a long history of completing complex water projects, ranging from the world's largest wastewater recycling and purification system in California to the record-setting Hoover Dam.
In 2021, we began a transformation to re-envision our strategy to meet the nation's growing need for water and other critical infrastructure.
Today, Shimmick is at the forefront of delivering solutions to meet the nation's growing demand for water infrastructure.
Our commitment extends to water treatment, water conveyance, water storage, flood protection, environmental projects, and more.
Our solid foundation of enduring client relationships, financial stability, market leadership, effective risk management, and strategic presence in key regions ensures our ability to execute this crucial mission.
According to Engineering News Record, in 2023, Shimmick was nationally ranked as a top ten builder of water supply (#6), dams and reservoirs (#7), and water treatment and desalination plants (#7).
Led by industry veterans with 20+ years of experience
Solid foundation:
client relationships, financial stability, and market leadership
Electrical Division
Shimmick's Electrical Division, headquartered in Irvine, California, focuses on large public owners in Southern California, across water resources, water treatment, transportation and transit markets.
Over the past decade, the division has grown tremendously, securing major projects, including the $350 million North City Pure Water Facility in San Diego and the $200 million Groundwater Replenishment System in Orange County.
Responsibilities
- 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 + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous heavy civil construction experience
Experience in hard-bid contract work as well as conceptual estimating.
Experience in Concrete structures and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Experience on water resources and water treatment plants
Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong problem-solving skills and consistent attention to detail
Ability to manage changing deadlines and work well under pressure for multiple team leaders
Work independently and effectively to prioritize multiple tasks
Highly organized with excellent time management skills
Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
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 $125,000.00 and $150,000.00 per year depending on experience and/or education.
Shimmick's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical - including a NO-COST option, 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.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 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.
Job Locations US-CA-Irvine
ID
Category Estimation
Type Full Time
Shimmick
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