Cost Estimator

The Opportunity:

It all starts with Estimating! Cost estimators serve a pivotal role in planning, design, and pricing of bids for future work.

We believe a successful team is comprised of mentors and coaches who support one another in learning, sharing knowledge and expertise, and encouraging growth. As a Cost Estimator you will design execution plans and develop cost estimates for large-scale dredging projects, with the guidance and support of a team with decades of dredging experience. This position also provides a high-level of exposure to executive management with various growth opportunities. The position reports to the Vice President of Estimating.

Responsibilities:

- Produce accurate cost estimates for hard bid projects

- Review and summarize key elements of project plans and specifications

- Ability to produce clear, concise overview drawings for presentation and discussions

- Ability to present the project and estimate during bid review sessions with senior management

- Demonstrate strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability in the development of the estimate

- Work closely with various support departments in a team environment

- Capable of effective time-management, able to prioritize various project tasks simultaneously.

- Offer estimating support to on-site Project Managers during execution of project

- Update and monitor project costs, production, and budget throughout construction.

- Additional duties as assigned.

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration; or equivalent and relevant work experience

Must possess at least one of the following:

- 5 years of relevant experience in the dredging and/or marine construction industry OR 5 years of relevant experience in a cost estimating position in a comparable industry (Civil Construction, Construction Engineering, etc.)

- Must have experience with complex "hard bids" ranging between 25mil to 300mil (or more); Bids are very complex and range 25mil and up.

- Proficient in standard Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel - Analytical experience utilizing PowerBi or similar software is a plus - Effective communicator and attentive listener with excellent attention to detail - Self-starter, willing to learn, and capable of managing multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic, fast paced environment - Excellent written and oral communication skills for senior management reporting

- Must be able to work a hybrid schedule of 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary and performance incentive program

- 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.

- Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants 401(k) accounts based on companys annual performance.

- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans.