Estimator - Waterworks

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.  

Founded in 1963, Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community. Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.    
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Summary

The Estimator position shall be responsible for supporting the Estimating team by developing quantity take-offs and associated costs from client bid packages. 

Regular Job Duties

• Access cost effectiveness of products, projects or service.
• Track actual costs relative to bids as the project develops. Track actual commodities pricing for items that may impact cost before bid or during buy-out phase.
• Consult with suppliers, vendors, subcontractors and internal personnel in other departments to discuss project and formulate strategies, estimates and resolve conflict issues.
• Confer with subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for your divisions using
• Prepare sub-bid analysis documents for use by project team in qualifying sub-bids and material.
• Prepare electronic estimates including preliminary cost information
• Maintain a highly organized work environment and manage multiple projects with various bid dates simultaneously.
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, environmental engineering, or mechanical engineering highly preferred
• At least 2-3 years of experience in waterworks construction
• Prefer experience in all delivery methods - Hard Bid, CSP, CMAR, CMGC and/or Design Build.
• Experience in water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, water reclamation/purification or de-salinization markets is preferred
• Prefer experience in operating estimating software such as AutoCAD, Primavera, Timberline, WinEst, etc.
• Experience in operating MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word.
• Ability to take directions, work independently, be self-motivated, demonstrate initiative, and manage multiple bid opportunities at one time.
• Ability to work as part of a team throughout pre-construction stage
• Valid driver license for occasional, required travel
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
• Full understanding of Construction Math concepts. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal opportunity employers. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

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