Underground Estimator

Weber General Engineering Inc. (WGE) has over 20 years of expertise in the Heavy Civil Construction industry. Specializing in site work, underground utilities, and asphalt paving, WGE serves both private and public sector projects with a focus on quality and efficiency. From site preparation to infrastructure improvements, the skilled team ensures projects are completed safely and to the highest standards. Based in Dixon, CA, WGE is dedicated to supporting development and infrastructure enhancement for a better future.

This is a full-time on-site role for an Underground Estimator, located in Dixon, CA. The Estimator will be responsible for preparing cost estimates, analyzing project requirements, assessing resources, and coordinating with the team to ensure accurate and competitive project bids. Additional duties include reviewing project specifications, identifying cost variables, and building strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.

DOE

• Ability to perform pre-construction, estimating and bidding functions on projects
• Successfully work with estimating team in preparing estimates and final bid pricing
• Bid projects successfully with a profitable capture ratio in excess of 20%
• Present estimates to clients and project teams with a high level of confidence
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment with clients, subcontractors and design teams
• Review architectural and structural drawings, specifications, schedules, contract documents, proposal drawings, structural calculations, and other information prepared by internal and outside sources for compliance with the bidding documents.
• Ability to build new and maintain existing subcontractor and supplier relationships to obtain competitive advantages
• Knowledge and understanding of unit costs
• Prepare quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates and trend studies for self-perform and subcontractor scopes
• Understanding of contracts, drawings and specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of the factors that impact construction costs and subcontractor risk
• Post estimate and job buyout knowledge management including maintenance of unit cost database for use in all future estimates.
• Collaborate and drive departmental process improvements
• 5 years construction estimating experience
• Computer literate and experience with complex spreadsheets, database programs and on-screen take off programs
• Knowledge of local subcontractor community and all building construction trades