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Wade Trim · 2 months ago

Construction Cost Estimator - #2715.36

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments and has been solving complex engineering challenges for nearly a century. They are seeking a Construction Cost Estimator to improve infrastructure in their offices, focusing on cost estimation processes and providing technical guidance to engineers.

Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Further advance our cost estimating process and systems for development of Engineers Opinion of Construction Cost estimates (EOPCC) and constructability reviews

Perform, provide guidance and review EOPCC estimates and constructability reviews required for Design

Train Design Engineers on the development of EOPCC

Build a team to support EOPCC development and constructability reviews

Seek out innovative systems, methods and technology that will keep Wade Trim at the forefront of continuous improvement and provide the best solutions for our clients

Develop and implement plans to apply innovation to the practice and ultimately our clients

Provide technical guidance to a practice area

Lead or participate in market segment user group activities identifying technical, training and project management needs

Provide QA/QC on specialty projects and assigned initiatives

Research and provide updates to practices covered by their technology

Mentor/coach selected staff in area of expertise

Provide technical input on projects and initiatives

Assist market segment in identifying skill inventory in practice of their expertise

Provide cross training for skills developed under their practice

Provide recommendations for standards and protocols in project delivery and deliverable format

Host brown bag seminars for in-house staff and/or clients

Review technical paper requests, abstracts and papers

Utilize the network to facilitate introductions to Wade Trim and expand the client base

Provide technical input on sales calls, proposals, and presentations

Participate in associations within their practice area and volunteer for leadership positions

Write for technical publications and make presentations at conferences

Network with industry peers

Provide technical input on training, equipment, and software

Research and provide recommendations for most current technical resource needs including software and skills

Maintain a safe working environment

Qualification

Construction Cost EstimationEstimation SoftwareCivil EngineeringMicrosoft Office SuiteConstructability ReviewsTeam BuildingNetworkingSafety TrainingCommunication SkillsMentoringTechnical Writing

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field required

10 years or more of related experience required

Strong understanding of construction processes, materials and labor costs

Ability to estimate all types of municipal projects including heavy civil, water treatment, wastewater treatment, pump station, process mechanical, roadway, etc

Familiar with estimation software and Microsoft Office Suite products

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications and perform constructability reviews

Able to take concept and schematic drawings and develop a meaningful estimate with detail

Valid Driver's License

Strong written and communication skills

Preferred

30 Hr OSHA training is preferred

Trench and Safety training is preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability coverage

Education reimbursement

401(k)

Performance bonuses

Employee stock program

Company

Wade Trim

Wade Trim is a civil engineering company providing consulting engineering, planning, and surveying services.

Founded in 1926

Detroit, Michigan, USA

501-1000 employees

http://wadetrim.com

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