Senior Estimator - water​/wastewater; remote allowed

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. It involves detailed quantity takeoff development, assessment of delivery resource and productivity factors, and evaluation of geographical and contingency factors to deliver precise estimates.

This position requires well‑developed experience across all disciplines, including architectural, civil, mechanical, structural, plumbing, and HVAC with an emphasis on water/wastewater. Remote work from within the United States is allowed; the ideal candidate will be within commuting distance to one of our offices for occasional visits.

• 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.

• May provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge‑sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles.

• 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.

• Typically, a minimum of 5 years of related work experience in estimating or a 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.

• 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&'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 experience with Sage Construction and Real Estate 300 estimating software (formerly…