Estimator - Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Construction

Water Resources Group•Crested Butte, CO

1d•$80,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Estimators are responsible for analyzing drawings and specifications in order to produce an estimate of the time and cost of the materials, labor, subcontractors, and equipment required to submit Lump Sum, Unit Price, and Construction Management proposals.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree - or - Equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
Math and Complex Calculations
Construction Means & Methods
Critical Thinking as it applied to the breakdown and interpretation of specifications and plans and how this information impacts the overall estimate
Quantitative Take Offs
Data Analysis
Jurisdictional topics like climate, taxes, labor forces, and environmental regulations
Organizational Methods
Writing and Verbal Communication Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of, or experience with, basic estimating and take-off principals.
Microsoft Office Products a must.
Even tempered, detail oriented, highly competitive, concise communicator, and analytical thinker with keen intuition in how to estimate and forecast the cost of building materials, labor, and the construction means and methods necessary to produce an accurate estimate for projects as described in specifications and plan sets prepared by an architect or engineer.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in construction or engineering related field preferred.
Minimum 3 years experience preparing estimates for water treatment plant or wastewater treatment plant construction projects preferred.
Cloud Based Applications, Construction Estimating Software, and Scheduling Software helpful.

Responsibilities

Analyzing drawings and specifications to produce an estimate of the time and cost of materials, labor, subcontractors, and equipment.
Submitting Lump Sum, Unit Price, and Construction Management proposals.