Senior Jobs in Alexandria, VA

Brown and Caldwell is seeking an estimating professional that is well-organized, outgoing and ready to grow their career in estimation. The candidate will represent the company as a professional Estimator that will interface with internal and external clients. This position requires well developed experience inclusive of all disciplines including but not limited to architectural, civil, mechanical, structural, plumbing, and HVAC with an emphasis in Water / Wastewater. Remote location allowed.

• Estimating man hours and materials needed to complete Engineers Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (OPCC) and to competitively bid both traditional and design-build projects.
• Provide constructability and value engineering reviews of design documents during all phases of the project.
• Develop and lead project estimates, with integrated support of other estimating resources.
• Demonstrated exposure to all aspects of project deliverables.
• Develop and maintain client relationships throughout the project.
• Serve as a technical expert in estimating. Provide estimating leadership on project teams.
• Establish and effectively leverage cross-discipline relationships within project teams to facilitate estimating functions.
• Assist in the development and execution of the strategy and plan for estimating activities that consider and support the overall delivery strategy or project requirements.
• Develop estimates in the accuracy and level of detail required for the intended purpose of the estimate.
• Prepare a comprehensive and thoroughly documented basis of estimate.
• Develop conceptual and definitive estimates following standard procedures and estimate classes. Validate that the project scope, material take-offs, and client requirements are covered in the estimate.
• Estimate and advise lead staff of cost impacts of proposed design or construction changes.
• Be familiar with the risk register and relationship to contingencies.
• Apply practical field experience and constructability expertise to the development of conceptual estimates when minimal design drawings and information are available.

Preference given to candidates with skills and working knowledge of :

Desired Skills and Experience :

The anticipated starting pay range for this position is and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience and education.

Salary :

Location B : $117,000 - $160,000

Benefits and Other Compensation : We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.

About Brown and Caldwell

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif., Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction firm with 50 offices and 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 70 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice-to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Notice to Third Party Agencies : Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO / AAP Employer. Minorities / Women / Disabled and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)