Job Description
Brown and Caldwell (BC) is seeking a Senior Estimator to play a key role in the estimating team, providing guidance and expertise on complex projects. The role will include overseeing the maintenance and utilization of estimating databases, as well as leading the estimate planning and process for high-profile projects. The role will conduct detailed quantity takeoff development and assess delivery resource and productivity factors to ensure accurate and efficient estimates. The role will also evaluate geographical and contingency factors to provide precise and dependable estimates.
This position requires well developed experience inclusive of all disciplines including but not limited to architectural, civil, mechanical, structural, plumbing, and HVAC with an emphasis in Water/Wastewater.
Remote work from within the United States is allowed. The ideal candidate will be located within commuting distance to one of our offices to allow for occasional office visits to train and collaborate with colleagues in-person.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and ensure successful completion of strategically important estimation projects.
- Exercise judgment to solve moderately complex problems.
- Support the development and formulation of estimate planning and processes.
- Work on quantity takeoff and incorporate geographical and contingency factors.
- Use estimating software applications to facilitate the estimation process.
- Provide guidance, support, and training to less experienced colleagues.
- Keep abreast of latest estimating best practices and incorporate as applicable.
- Collaborate with other departments to assess understanding of water/wastewater design and construction.
- Manage and maintain estimating databases, ensuring the accuracy and relevancy of the information.
- Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
Mentorship
- May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.
Skills and Competencies
- Familiarity with estimating best practices and ability to incorporate them in daily tasks.
- Proficiency in using estimating software applications and databases.
- Comprehensive knowledge of water/ww design and construction.
- Strong skills in estimate planning and process development, as well as quantity takeoff development.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal for communicating with internal and external clients.
- Presentation skills to describe estimates and calculations to internal and external clients.
- Investigative abilities to obtain data sets and information required for estimates.
- Familiarity developing work breakdown structures as applies to estimating and construction schedules.
Experience
- Typically, a minimum of 5 years of related work experience in estimating or related field.
- Proficient experience in detailing a work breakdown structure and performing construction schedules in MS Project or Primavera P6.
- Field experience as a Construction Manager, Field Project Manager, Superintendent, Foreman, or Resident Project Representative either for an engineering or contracting firm.
- Experience in developing software-based construction schedules.
Preferred Experience
- 10+ years minimum estimating experience that should include disciplines such as Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, Plumbing, HVAC, and/or Structural estimating, with an emphasis on Water/Wastewater.
- Proven ability to work independently under remote supervision with project managers, project design teams and other estimators located in multiple regions of the country.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Outlook, Word and Excel).
- Understanding of different project delivery methods and estimating based on delivery method.
- Ability to perform constructability reviews.
- Willingness to coordinate the objectives of all stakeholders towards a positive outcome.
- Able to read and interpret CAD drawings and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
- Excellent organization, prioritization and time management skills.
- Ability to multi-task and excel in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of water and wastewater plant and process engineering practice.
- Recent Sage Construction and Real Estate 300 estimating software (formerly Timberline Estimating Software), Bluebeam, and working with BIM models.
- Working knowledge of Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project Scheduling Software and ability to develop proposal and planning phase construction schedules is highly desirable.
- Previous experience in construction management, field engineering, project management or field supervisory roles. Including managing contractors, driving schedule, sequencing tasks, and understanding construction projects start to finish.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing and developing work break down structures (WBS).
- Performing hard-bid estimates as general contractor.
- Performing Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) estimates.
- Familiar with estimating construction projects with alternative delivery methods; Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Design-Build (DB), Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).
Education
- A bachelor’s degree in construction, civil engineering, or related field or equivalent experience is required.
Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Location A: $95,000 - $129,000
Location B: $104,000 - $142,000
Location C: $114,000 - $155,000
You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.
Benefits and Other Compensation: We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.
About Brown and Caldwell
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit
This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
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