Project Estimator - Sustainability Services

Job Summary

Prepares general and or discipline estimates for capital cost and/or service estimates for various industrial waste services such as: in-plant labor services, WM core services, third party services, specialized equipment, and customer sustainability programs. Develops basic conceptual estimates. Takes a role in estimate reviews and presentations. Provides and supports data and cost analysis. Uses, and assists in development and maintenance of estimating databases. Oversee and review work completed by associate Estimators. Executes simultaneous tasks within broadly defined parameters. 

Travel will be up to 25%.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend Prebid meetings and occasional site walks
• Reviews design scope criteria and develops quantities for undefined scope assumptions in coordination with Operations and client requirements
• Drafts estimate plans for projects (inclusive of estimate budget) through evaluation of scope, contract, desired estimate type quality and time resources available
• Performs tasks (takeoffs vendor/pricing searches) assigned by Managers
• Assists in capital cost estimates
• Conducts services cost estimates
• Creates cost models for fee calculations
• Prepares estimate basis and assumption documentation
• Assists with analysis on functional input to staffing plan. Assists in estimate basis and assumption
• Assists in integration of commercial terms and conditions into estimates in conjunction with Business Development and Legal
• Prepares cost studies, trend estimates, and life cycle cost estimates in specialized areas or in specialized discipline area under supervision of Business Development and Operations staff
• Prepares basic software generated estimates for completion and technical accuracy ensuing quality and integrity

Qualifications 

A. Required Qualifications 
 

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Engineering, Construction Management or related studies, or in lieu of a degree,
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
• 4 years years of relevant work experience. and
• Three (3) years of estimating experience or industrial waste services experience (in addition to education requirement). 

Must live and work in the US 

B. Other Qualifications 

• Requires knowledge of regulatory and environment regulations and policies.
• MS Office proficiency
• Estimating Software, P6, MS Project, Material Take Off Software
• General computer acumen and ability to learn to utilize other job-related technical software
• Familiarity with statistical methods
• Research skills

• Familiarity with industrial waste and related services

  Physical Requirements
  
  Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Repetitive Motions
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
• Sitting
• Talking
• Hearing

☒ Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

Pay: The salary range across the U.S. for this position is $84,745 – $114,655. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.  

Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

 

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WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial,