Job Description
Overview Shimmick is seeking a Lead Estimator to be based in Suisun City, CA, Irvine, CA, Denver, CO, Seattle, WA, or remotely. This role is responsible for compiling, reviewing, analyzing, and quoteing project materials, labor, equipment, data, environmental factors, and overall costs. Additionally, you will prepare technical evaluations, cost estimating draft reports, memos, and letters, and presents recommendations to management. Bring your talent to Shimmick and help us create the infrastructure of tomorrow. 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. With market leadership in water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex electrical construction, we’re well-positioned to lead during a time of rapid change. As project delivery models, regulatory frameworks, supply chains, and technology continue to evolve, our ability to stay flexible and agile in our estimating approach is essential to our success. Responsibilities The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Prepares technical evaluations, cost estimating draft reports, memos, and letters, and presents recommendations to management. Develops, provides, and communicates cost estimates for all assigned projects. Accurately and thoroughly forecasts costs of future projects as well as changes to existing projects while also developing timely estimates for each design deliverable at each phase of design development.Reviews and interprets project drawings, specifications, contracts, and owner-provided documents. Develops detailed material take-offs for estimate development and procurement. Expected to assist 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
