Senior Estimator

Overview

Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Senior Estimator based in Seattle, WA; Denver, CO; or remotely within the West Coast of the United States.  This challenging position will provide an excellent growth opportunity while improving the infrastructure of the region. 

 

Shimmick has a long history of completing complex water projects, ranging from the world’s largest wastewater recycling and purification system in California to the record-setting Hoover Dam. In 2021, we began a transformation to re-envision our strategy to meet the nation’s growing need for water and other critical infrastructure.

Today, Shimmick is at the forefront of delivering solutions to meet the nation’s growing demand for water infrastructure.

Our commitment extends to water treatment, water conveyance, water storage, flood protection, environmental projects, and more. Our solid foundation of enduring client relationships, financial stability, market leadership, effective risk management, and strategic presence in key regions ensures our ability to execute this crucial mission.

• According to Engineering News Record, in 2023, Shimmick was nationally ranked as a top ten builder of water supply (#6), dams and reservoirs (#7), and water treatment and desalination plants (#7).
• Led by industry veterans with 20+ years of experience
• Solid foundation: client relationships, financial stability, and market leadership

Northwest Division

Shimmick’s Northwest Division focuses on water treatment, water resources, transportation, and transit projects primarily in northern California. The division has delivered projects for a wide range of municipal, state, and private clients, including Bay Area Rapid Transit, Caltrans, Caltrain, the San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency, Sound Transit, U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, the Santa Clara Valley Water District, and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.

This division has delivered numerous projects to meet California’s water demands. California is home to an extensive network of water conveyance, storage, and other infrastructure that treats and delivers water where it is needed most. Shimmick’s work at the Antioch Desalination Plant and critical improvements at the Richmond Wastewater Treatment Plant are helping California meet its water needs.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• 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 detailed scope-specific estimates.
• Analyzes and incorporates historical data into production factors.
• Prepares and/or coordinates preparation of estimates. 
• Provides mentoring, coaching, and training within the estimating department.
• Prepares scope and bid package breakdowns for trade partners.
• Ability to oversee multiple scopes within the estmate development and leverages past experience to craft estimating strategy.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field + 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous heavy civil construction experience
• Experience in the water, wastewater, transit, and/or transportation projects
• Knowledge of inEight (or similar) estimating software
• Strong problem-solving skills and consistent attention to detail
• Work independently and effectively to prioritize multiple tasks
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills

Additional Information:

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

The salary range for this position is between $150,000.00 -  200,000 per year depending on experience and/or education. 

 

Shimmick's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical - including a NO-COST option, dental, and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in a Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account. The Company also provides employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disabi