Lead Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World , our teams are rapidly growing across the nation.

As a company committed to our team's well-being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here.

The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters' communities, and improves ecosystems. If you're passionate about this, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

MWH Constructors, Inc., a global leader in heavy civil construction of water and wastewater facilities, is seeking a Lead Estimator to support preconstruction efforts on critical water, wastewater, and advanced water treatment plant projects for both municipal and industrial clients (including advanced technology sector clients) based out of the Tampa, FL metropolitan area.

The Lead Construction Estimator will prepare cost estimates at different levels of design for various delivery systems such as Construction Manager at Risk and Design Build. Projects will consist of wastewater treatment facilities, potable water treatment facilities, hydropower facilities, fisheries, pipelines and various water infrastructure ranging from $50-500 million dollars.

Essential Functions

• Review solicitation documents such as specifications and drawings to identify risks and opportunities related to competitive pricing
• Prepare cost estimates on proposals, projects and studies and ensure that the content of the estimate is complete, accurate and meets the requirements of the estimate qualifications.
• Coordinate and review the variable estimating factors in each area with Engineering, Procurement and Operations.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to the Estimating Team in the preparation of all levels of estimates ranging in scope and complexity.
• Assist the estimating team with an independent assessment of an estimate’s accuracy (upon completion of the estimate and summarization of all detailed man-hours, material, construction, and home office costs).
• Coordinate the performance of pricing structure development and application to takeoffs, derived quantities, quantity assumption, and cost allowances.
• Obtain and verify construction quotations for facilitation of construction projects, addenda’s and contract changes.
• Obtain and verify subcontractor questions for construction projects and ensures compliance with construction documents.
• Compile and analyze bids. Must be able to understand and help develop Work Breakdown Structure Codes, Cost and Resource Loading.
• Develop reports for all review processes.
• Provide constructability reviews and guidance to the operations team to ensure the preliminary costs of the projects.
• Actively research, solicit, and develop a network of relationships within the supply chain.
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontractors, and productivity analysis reports in order to continuously improve estimating accuracy.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits

MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company in heavy civil construction with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services through a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction and construction services, the Company’s multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment

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