Construction Cost Estimator

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

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field required

Skills/Experience:

• 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
• 30 Hr OSHA training is preferred
• Trench and Safety training is preferred
• Valid Driver's License
• Strong written and communication skills