Stacy Witbeck · 1 month ago
Lead Estimator - Water Group
Long Beach, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $190K/yr
12+ years expStacy Witbeck is seeking a Lead Estimator for our Water Group based in our Long Beach, CA office. This role involves preparing cost estimates for various projects and managing the overall estimating process while participating in project strategy discussions.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Prepare cost estimates for both bid-build and alternative delivery projects (CMGC, CMAR, PDB) utilizing estimating software (currently HCSS) and analyzing production rates and schedules
Manage overall estimate while performing take-offs and estimating specifics scopes as described below
Perform Take-Off efforts for assigned portions of the estimate with a focus on mechanical and process piping and direct Take-off efforts for other scopes of work
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
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
Close-Out (prepare plug or self-performed vs. actual quoted price comparisons), or direct close-out of, assigned portions of the work
Qualification
Required
12+ years of experience (bid-build and alternative delivery) estimating primarily water/wastewater treatment and plant scopes of work with an overall understanding of the associated processes involved in various treatment methods/systems
Must be proficient in estimating mechanical and structural elements for water and wastewater treatment projects. This includes advanced water treatment systems (UV, RO, MBR, etc.)
Knowledge of plan reading and interpretation, take-off, MS-Excel software, construction means, methods, and productions, scheduling, and common sense are a must
Experience with field responsibilities on heavy/civil construction projects
Manage estimating teams including junior level estimators
Must be able to navigate uneven terrain for pre-bid site investigations
Travel is required
Valid driver's license required
Preferred
Civil Engineering or Construction Management Degree (preferred) or alternative field exposure/experience will be considered in place of a degree
Knowledge of MS-Word, P-6 Scheduling, MS-PowerPoint, Agtek, Bluebeam, and/or HCSS software are pluses
Benefits
Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums
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
Dependent Daycare (including housekeepers, nannies, and preschool) expenses that can be tax sheltered through your FSA
An EAP that gives you access to legal services such as will, identity theft and more
An amazing employee training and continuing education system
Nationwide opportunities
Generous company contributions to 401k
Generous company ESOP allocation
Possibility for take-home vehicle
Company
Stacy Witbeck
Stacy Witbeck is a full-service contractor, managing the entirety of heavy civil infrastructure projects, from start to finish.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
George Furnanz
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board
Matt Kuzmick
Vice President - Regional Manager & Water Group Lead
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