Construction Cost Estimator - #2715.08

Wade Trim•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

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

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field required
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
Valid Driver's License
Strong written and communication skills

Nice To Haves

30 Hr OSHA training is preferred
Trench and Safety training is preferred

Responsibilities

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
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
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