Cost Estimator

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock • Houston, TX

11d

About The Position

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, with a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production, and project management functions. In its over 136-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and-Injury-Free (IIF) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

At GLDD, cost estimators serve a pivotal role in planning, design, and pricing of bids for future work. We believe a successful team is comprised of mentors and coaches who support one another in learning, sharing knowledge and expertise, and encouraging growth. As a GLDD Cost Estimator you will design execution plans and develop cost estimates for large-scale dredging projects, with the guidance and support of a team with decades of dredging experience. This position also provides a high-level of exposure to executive management with various growth opportunities. The position reports to the Vice President of Estimating.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management – or equivalent and relevant work experience
• Must possess at least one of the following:
• 3 years of relevant experience in the dredging and/or marine construction industry
• 5 years of relevant experience in a cost estimating position in a comparable industry
• Proficient in standard Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Effective communicator and attentive listener with excellent attention to detail
• Self-starter, willing to learn, and capable of managing multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Capacity to evaluate complex data, weigh potential solutions, and make informed decisions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for senior management reporting

Nice To Haves

• Analytical experience utilizing PowerBi or similar software is a plus

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate cost estimates for hard bid projects
• Review and summarize key elements of project plans and specifications
• Ability to produce clear, concise overview drawings for presentation and discussions
• Ability to present the project and estimate during bid review sessions with senior management
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability in the development of the estimate
• Work closely with various support departments in a team environment
• Capable of effective time-management, able to prioritize various project tasks simultaneously.
• Offer estimating support to on-site Project Managers during execution of project
• Update and monitor project costs, production, and budget throughout construction.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus program.
• 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.
• Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants’ 401(k) accounts based on company’s annual performance.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level