Estimator

The Estimator will review requests for proposals and public bid solicitations; perform take-offs; attend site walks; formulate estimates; obtain and evaluate quotes from subcontractors and vendors; and draft formal written proposals and public bid packages. The Environmental Services Estimator (ESE) will be expected to work independently on small to large-size opportunities for private clients and public sector opportunities, including soil remediation and brownfield cleanups, vapor intrusion mitigation, remediation system installation (SVE, groundwater extraction and treatment, PFAS), UST/AST removals, decommissioning and demolition with special waste, landfill and leachate work, and creek, slope and storm damage restoration. Clients include environmental consulting firms, general contractors, industrial and commercial owners, public agencies, and federal agencies (typically through a prime contractor). The ESE will also work with the Marketing/Business Development Team on larger opportunities. Strong communication skills and experience in the environmental remediation and demolition field are a requirement.

This position is based in our Northern California location.

Duties/Responsibilities:

The Estimator shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

· Communicate directly with clients about planned remediation projects.

· Review RFPs and assist upper management with Go/No Go bid decisions.

· Attend bid walks as a company representative.

· Engage clients about technical aspects of environmental remediation and demolition opportunities during the bidding phase.

· Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of bids.

· Prepare estimates using bidding software (B2W), building self-perform crew and equipment costs from production rates and ICS equipment rates.

· Develop excavation, waste and backfill quantities from site characterization reports, analytical data and drawings; classify waste (non-hazardous, California hazardous, RCRA) and price transportation and disposal.

· Perform subcontractor and vendor outreach to support the bidding efforts.

· Prepare written proposals for environmental remediation projects, and support and inform public bid packages (agency bid forms, bid bonds, subcontractor listing, and DBE/SBE/DVBE outreach documentation). The proposals must include concise language, sensible budgets, and reasonable schedules.

· Price the complete scope of work, integrating self-perform costs with subcontractor scopes, specialty vendors, materials, and equipment rentals so that every element of the scope is captured in the estimate.

· Participate in proposal/bid reviews with upper management, to include identifying risk and opportunity, reviewing contract terms, and recommending the pricing structure (lump sum, unit price, or time and materials) and contingency.

· Effectively communicate estimate information to field operations at pre-construction meetings.

· Improve future bids by assimilating estimate-to-actual cost performance data from Operations.

· Develop and maintain business relationships to increase bid opportunities.

· All other duties as assigned by Management.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

· Can work independently on opportunities of all sizes and collaborate with operations and Marketing/BD on larger pursuits.

· Possess strong mathematical and computer skills.

· Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Project) and can learn new software such as B2W. Open to using AI to support estimating/proposal process.

· Ability to break down construction operations into a logical sequence of activities.

· Working knowledge of California public works requirements and federal requirements for work under federal primes.

· Must be able to meet deadlines.

· Effective oral and written communication skills.

· Must be willing to travel throughout California for bid walks and meetings. Occasional travel out of state is also a requirement.

· Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills.

· Strong attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

· Ability to analyze and resolve complex construction engineering or design problems.

· Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing.

· Excellent customer relations skills.

· Thorough understanding of remedial construction and terminology.

Education/Training

· 5 to 7 years of experience performing environmental remediation construction as a Project Manager, Superintendent/Foreman or Estimator is required.

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, geology or related field with 5 to 7 years’ related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

· OSHA 40 Hour or equivalent certification.

· Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Physical Demands Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, as noted below:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

· The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.

· The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

· The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscious.

· This position requires the ability to attend bid walks; occasionally the Estimator will need to walk on uneven terrain and walk up and down slopes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Innovative Construction Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.