Estimator Water​/Wastewater Treatment Plant & Heavy Civil Construction

Estimator Water Wastewater Treatment Plant & Heavy Civil Construction

Jacksonville FL Full Time Salaried At Petticoat Schmitt Civil Contractors Inc we dont just build infrastructure we build life changing infrastructure We are a privately owned employee owned ESOP civil contracting firm based in Jacksonville FL We specialize in public works water resources including water and wastewater treatment plants and site development with expertise in underground utilities roadway construction and related civil infrastructure We are seeking an experienced Estimator with a strong background in water wastewater treatment plant WWTP or heavy civil construction to join our Jacksonville team This role is ideal for an analytical detail oriented professional who thrives on precision collaboration and continuous improvement Youll play a key role in preparing accurate competitive estimates that support the successful pursuit of complex treatment plant and heavy civil infrastructure projects.

• Prepare detailed accurate cost estimates for water wastewater treatment facilities yard piping and related civil and structural scopes
• Participate in all aspects of estimating including preconstruction activities and bid production
• Identify quality bidding opportunities and establish priorities through RFP analysis and market research
• Review plans specifications and bid documents to determine project scope production rates and cost risks
• Attend pre bid meetings and jobsite visits to confirm existing conditions and constructability

• Perform quantity takeoffs and solicit vendor and subcontractor pricing for mechanicalprocess equipment concrete structures underground utilities and related scopes
• Analyze geotechnical and structural information to develop accurate production and equipment assumptions
• Define labor material equipment and general condition requirements for self performed and subcontracted work
• Conduct value engineering exercises to identify cost savings and constructability improvements

• Present detailed estimates and project narratives for final review
• Partner with Project Managers Superintendents and operations teams to validate construction methods productivity and cost assumptions
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to ensure competitive and complete proposals
• Support and mentor junior estimating staff and takeoff personnel as appropriate

• Maintain current knowledge of industry standards bid requirements and construction best practices
• Analyze historical cost data and incorporate lessons learned into future estimates
• Partner with operations and finance teams to improve consistency in production rates and job costing
• Represent Petticoat Schmitt with professionalism and integrity in all client subcontractor and vendor interactions

• Minimum 3 years of estimating experience in heavy civil or water wastewater treatment plant construction
• Proven experience in public and private bid environments with a strong understanding of project risk and cost drivers
• Strong knowledge of civil structural and mechanicalprocess construction principles means and methods
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills for quantity calculations and cost modeling
• Ability to read and interpret civil mechanical and structural drawings bid documents specifications and geotechnical information
• Familiarity with FDOT municipal or utility authority bidding practices preferred
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering or a related field preferred

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word Teams Project and One Note
• Experience with estimating and construction software such as HCSS Heavy Bid Bid2
  
  Win Bluebeam Plan Swift Primavera P6 or Procore
• Strong communication organization and time management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with estimating operations and field teams
• Ability to mentor and support team development through collaboration and shared learning

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