Architectural and Structural Estimator

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 is currently seeking a qualified 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 area.

Essential Functions

• 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 Estimating Manager.
• Adjust productivities, material prices, and means / methods depending on varying project conditions.
• Review solicitation documents such as specifications and drawings to identify risks and opportunities related to competitive pricing.
• 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.
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field; equivalent combination of construction field experience, skills and training may be substituted.
• Minimum of 5 years of previous experience on heavy construction projects or industrial projects.
• Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline desirable.
• Must be proficient in using MS Word, and Excel.
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the water/wastewater sector.
• Knowledge or experience in CMAR, CMS, Design-Build or Hard-Bid estimates.
• Construction field experience.
• Cost control and scheduling exposure is a plus.
• Timberline Estimating database and software knowledge is a plus.

Compensation

• The Anticipated budgeted salary for the position is at $85K - $145K a year, ba