Project Estimator

Project Estimator – Terracon

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Terracon is a 100 percent employee‑owned multidisciplinary consulting firm with more than 6,000 employees. Since 1965 it specializes in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. The Omaha office offers an opportunity to build a career on rewarding and exciting projects that benefit the community.

At Terracon, safety is a core value. Working safely is an uncompromising commitment at all levels of the company to ensure everyone goes home safe to their families each and every day.

Seeking a highly organized, detail‑oriented, and analytical Project Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for various projects, ensuring our projects remain competitive and profitable. This role involves collaborating with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive estimates and prepare proposals for clients.

• Analyze and evaluate: review project plans, specifications, and other documentation to determine labor, material, and time requirements.
• Estimate costs: compute and prepare detailed cost estimates for proposed projects, including all associated expenses.
• Communicate and present: present cost projections and project estimates to management, clients, and other stakeholders in a clear and polite manner.
• Monitor budgets: ensure project budgets are maintained and help identify any discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
• Suggest cost‑saving options: recommend cost‑reduction strategies when possible.
• Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate with project staff to meet proposal targets and milestones.
• Submit project deliverables to client as per contract scope and schedule.
• Develop understanding and be aware of project‑related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the company. Be familiar with company risk policies.
• Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on proposal delivery. Engage APRs on projects at their onset.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline – engineering, environmental science, or geology – and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Terracon offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minorities, females, veterans, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing;
Industries:
Civil Engineering