Webber - Estimator - Waterworks

Ferrovial•The Woodlands, TX

23h

About The Position

The Estimator supports the Estimating team by developing quantity take-offs and associated costs from client bid packages. The role evaluates product, project, or service cost effectiveness; tracks actual project costs against bids as work develops; and monitors commodity pricing that may affect costs before bidding or during buy-out. The Estimator works with suppliers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal departments to discuss projects, develop strategies and estimates, and resolve issues. The position also prepares sub-bid analyses and electronic estimates, maintains supplier and contractor directories, and manages multiple projects with overlapping bid dates in an organized work environment. Other duties may be assigned by the manager.

Requirements

At least 2–3 years of experience in waterworks construction.
Experience operating MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS Word.
Ability to take direction, work independently, stay self-motivated, demonstrate initiative, and manage multiple bid opportunities simultaneously.
Ability to work as part of a team throughout the pre-construction stage.
Valid driver license for occasional required travel.
Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
Full understanding of construction math, including calculating discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, environmental engineering, or mechanical engineering is highly preferred.
Experience with delivery methods such as Hard Bid, CSP, CMAR, CMGC, and/or Design Build is preferred.
Experience in water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, water reclamation/purification, or desalination markets is preferred.
Experience operating estimating software such as AutoCAD, Primavera, Timberline, or WinEst is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate the cost effectiveness of products, projects, or services.
Track actual costs relative to bids as projects develop.
Track actual commodity pricing that could affect costs before a bid or during the buy-out phase.
Consult with suppliers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal personnel to discuss projects, formulate strategies and estimates, and resolve issues.
Confer with subcontractors regarding changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
Maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors for the division.
Prepare sub-bid analysis documents to help project teams qualify sub-bids and materials.
Prepare electronic estimates, including preliminary cost information.
Maintain an organized work environment and manage multiple projects with different bid dates.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.