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About the Role

Shimmick is seeking a Lead Estimator to support project bid activity. This role is responsible for compiling, reviewing, analyzing, and quoting project costs, preparing technical evaluations, and presenting recommendations to management. Bring your talent to Shimmick and help us create the infrastructure of tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets project drawings, specifications, contracts, and owner-provided documents.
• Develops detailed material take-offs for estimate development and procurement.
• Assists in the preparation of larger and more complex estimating assignments including overall estimating strategy.
• Understands construction means, methods, and sequencing.
• Understands how various constraints may impact the estimate and prepares detailed scope-specific estimates.
• Analyzes and incorporates historical data into production factors.
• Prepares and/or coordinates preparation of estimates.
• Provides mentoring, coaching, and training within the estimating department.
• Prepares scope and bid package breakdowns for trade partners.
• Oversees multiple scopes within the estimate development and leverages past experience to craft estimating strategy.
• Travels for client meetings, bid kickoffs, bid reviews, bid closeouts, interviews, or team workshops as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Experience in hard-bid contract work as well as conceptual estimating.
• Understands construction means, methods, and sequences.
• Experience in the water, wastewater, transit, and/or transportation projects.
• Excellent project management skills with ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands in deadline-driven environment.
• Previous heavy civil construction experience.
• Proficiency in estimating software (HCSS Heavy Bid or Ineight Estimate).
• Strong problem-solving skills and consistent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and effectively to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship for a United States work authorization.

Skills

• Estimating software (HCSS Heavy Bid or Ineight Estimate)
• Project management
• Multitasking
• Prioritization
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer proficiency
• Microsoft Office suite

Location

• Remote/Hybrid in Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, TX or Nashville, TN area

Work Type

• Remote
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Salary/Compensations

• $140,000-$165,000 per year

Benefits

• Multiple medical plans, including a $0 premium option
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA options
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer Time Off
• PTO days

About the Company

• Backed by over 100 years of expertise and driven by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, Shimmick is one of the most dynamic infrastructure builders in the industry.
• Market leadership in water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex electrical construction.
• Well-positioned to lead during a time of rapid change.
• Ability to stay flexible and agile in our estimating approach is essential to our success.

Equal Opportunity

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.