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Lead Estimator

Lynnwood, Washington, United States · On-site

$150k–$180k/yr

Senior+

Lead Estimator Department: Operations Employment Type: Full Time Location: Seattle Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 / year Description Stacy Witbeck seeks a Lead Estimator to be an instrumental part of an estimating tea…

Skills: Cost Estimation, Heavy Civil Construction, Bid Package Assembly, Take-Off, Project Strategy

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Lead Estimator

Stacy Witbeck

Lynnwood, Washington, United States • On-site

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  • $150k–$180k/yr
  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Health Insurance, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance
  • Posted 38d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Lead and manage an estimating team to develop cost estimates and bid packages for heavy civil, transit, and transportation projects. Coordinate project strategy, risk analysis, and negotiations while presenting estimates during internal and owner reviews.

Requirements

Requires over 12 years of construction experience with at least 7 years specifically in Heavy Civil estimating. A degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is preferred, along with proficiency in estimating software and the ability to perform site visits.

Full job description

Lead Estimator

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Seattle

Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 / year



Description

Stacy Witbeck seeks a Lead Estimator to be an instrumental part of an estimating team for cost estimates for bidding of heavy civil, transit, and transportation construction projects ranging from $5 million to $1 billion+ including all essential elements and steps necessary for a successful bid; receiving and reviewing bid documents; assuming responsibilities for estimate development; assembly of Bid Packages to assisting with final Bid submission. Opportunity exists for transition to field role.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Assigns and manages estimating team.
  • Direct Take-Off efforts for assigned portions of the estimate.
  • Actively participate in strategy meetings on project approach, schedule, and strategy.
  • Prepare an Estimate Specific guideline for all of the required items that must be performed during the preparation of the estimate and submittal of a bid
  • Lead discussions on scope, access, risk coordination with other disciplines
  • Participate in overall project strategy and risk discussions
  • Manage the preparation and negotiation of the estimate and prepare critical portions.
  • Present assigned portion of estimate in the In-House Review and, if applicable, the Joint Venture Review. This includes scope overview, key considerations/risk, schedule and general approach.
  • Prepare cost estimates for both hard-money and negotiated work, to include cost estimate preparation utilizing Estimating Software (currently HCSS), analyzing, and establishing means, methods, production rates, and schedules.
  • Close-Out (prepare plug or self-performed vs. actual quoted price comparisons), or direct close-out of, assigned portions of the work.
  • Present assigned portion of estimate in Owner/ICE reviews


Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Please note--Requirements are essential, but preferences have flexibility.

Requirements:
  • 12+ years of construction experience or equivalent combinations of technical training and construction experience are required but exposure, experience, or internships are all beneficial to your candidacy.
  • 7+ years of estimating experience in Heavy Civil.
  • Civil Engineering or Construction Management Degree (preferred) or alternative field exposure/experience will be considered in place of a degree.
  • Knowledge of plan reading and interpretation, take-off, MS-Excel software, construction means, methods, and productions, scheduling, and common sense are a must.
  • Knowledge of MS-Word, P-6 Scheduling, MS-PowerPoint, Agtek, Bluebeam, and/or HCSS software are pluses.
  • Must be able to navigate uneven terrain for pre-bid site investigations.
  • Travel is required
Preferred Experience:
  • Experience in Heavy Civil, Structures, Transit, or Transportation construction is preferred.
  • Ideally will have worked as a Field Engineer on heavy/civil construction projects.
  • Previous experience managing junior level estimators is preferred.
  • Interest or experience in Transit, Civil or Structures estimating and construction is ideal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMEN
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.


What we have to offer:

  • Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation.
  • We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
  • Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums.**Benefits and employee costs are subject to change
  • HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money.
  • Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary.

Related keywords

Heavy CivilTransitTransportation ConstructionHCSSAgtekBluebeamP-6 SchedulingMS ExcelMS WordMS PowerPointTake-OffCost EstimationBid SubmissionCivil EngineeringConstruction ManagementRisk Management

About Stacy Witbeck

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Industry
Construction
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1981
Headquarters
Alameda, CA
LinkedIn followers
12,202

Stacy Witbeck is a full-service contractor, managing the entirety of heavy civil infrastructure projects, from start to finish. We are passionate about public infrastructure, and our track record shows it. We build the complex infrastructure that keeps our communities connected and functioning – from transportation to water. As experts in alternative project delivery methods, we have earned the reputation of being the “go-to” contractor. Our safe, prompt, efficient, and fair construction practices have made us a valued partner, contractor, and employer. As an employee-owned company, we are not only invested in the success of our projects, but also the success of our people.

Offices: 2800 Harbor Bay Parkway, Alameda, CA 94502, US · 1490 SE Gideon St, Portland, Oregon 97202, US · 1958 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84116, US

Light RailCommuter RailStreetcarMaintenance FacilitiesConstructionRailroad ConstructionBridge ConstructionWater Infrastructureand InfrastructureReal Estate
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About Stacy Witbeck

LinkedInVisit site

A partner you can trust.

Industry
Construction
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1981
Headquarters
Alameda, CA
LinkedIn followers
12,202

Stacy Witbeck is a full-service contractor, managing the entirety of heavy civil infrastructure projects, from start to finish. We are passionate about public infrastructure, and our track record shows it. We build the complex infrastructure that keeps our communities connected and functioning – from transportation to water. As experts in alternative project delivery methods, we have earned the reputation of being the “go-to” contractor. Our safe, prompt, efficient, and fair construction practices have made us a valued partner, contractor, and employer. As an employee-owned company, we are not only invested in the success of our projects, but also the success of our people.

Offices: 2800 Harbor Bay Parkway, Alameda, CA 94502, US · 1490 SE Gideon St, Portland, Oregon 97202, US · 1958 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84116, US

Light RailCommuter RailStreetcarMaintenance FacilitiesConstructionRailroad ConstructionBridge ConstructionWater Infrastructureand InfrastructureReal Estate
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