Senior Estimator

Role Description

Shimmick is seeking a talented Senior Estimator to be based in Irvine, CA, Suisun City, CA, Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, Dallas, TX, or remotely. This challenging position will provide excellent growth opportunity while supporting complex civil infrastructure projects across Shimmick's expanding footprint.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Works with the Company estimating systems and processes.
• Applies estimating terminology, measures, concepts and principles.
• Recognizes how various processes/project actions and assumptions may impact the project estimates and begin to assist in quantifying the impact.
• Technical estimating skills.
• Prepares bid packages, conceptual estimates and analysis of subcontractor bids, etc. for projects.
• Performs duties with some complexity under general supervision.
• Expected to assist in the preparation of larger and more complex estimating assignments including the Estimate Plan.
• Understands Division costing structure (overheads, G&A, insurance, etc).
• Develops wage rate build-ups.
• Reads and interprets drawings and specifications.
• Develops detailed material take-offs for estimate development and field procurement of bulk materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience estimating heavy civil, heavy industrial, or complex commercial construction projects.

Requirements

• Experience in Rail, Transit, and/or Water/Wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving skills and consistent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage changing deadlines and work well under pressure for multiple team leaders.
• Work independently and effectively to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel for bid meetings and related activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Options to participate in an FSA or HSA.
• Employer paid STD, LTD, basic life and AD&D.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Additional voluntary benefit offerings include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection.
• Benefits available to all employees working more than 20 hours per week.
• Employees working less than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage as well as EAP services.