Heavy Civil Estimator (Water Treatment)

L. Keeley Construction
United States, Texas, Dallas
Nov 15, 2024
At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive. We are looking to hire a Sr. Estimator for our rapidly growing wastewater business. This position plays a pivotal role in assessing project costs, analyzing blueprints, and collaborating with teams to prepare accurate construction bids. Their expertise ensures the company's profitability and successful project execution. This Regional office for Keeley focuses on self -perform concrete, water treatment and earthwork and career experience in these areas of work are preferred. Primary Responsibilities Review project plans, specification, and contract documents to establish scope of work and quantity takeoffs. Request quotes from subcontractors and vendors. Attend any scope meetings related to project. Prepare estimates for each phase of the design/build or budget process as well as for negotiated or competitive bids. Contribute value engineering options to customers and owners to establish project value. Maintain positive relationships with customers and subcontractors and have the ability to find and cultivate prospective new customers. Collaborate with Project Managers / Operations during pre-bid and post-bid process regarding schedule, strategy, project delivery and buyout. Review and visit ongoing projects with Project Manager to verify labor production and learn from any problems encountered. Complete quantity surveys and takeoffs of work and establish production rates. Prepares and executes estimates for proposed change orders. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus a minimum of five years of experience performing primary responsibilities listed above. Proficient with Outlook, Excel and Word is a required. Experience in self-perform civil construction is required Experience with water treatment plant construction Ability to build and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, vendors, and clients. Experience using HCSS, Bluebeam Exceptional time management and customer relation skills High attention to detail Ability to assist with writing proposals and reports #LI-BM1 All Keeley Brands (Keeley Construction Group, Keeley Properties, Keeley Restoration, Keeley Companies) do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms, headhunters, or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of a Keeley company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of any Keeley Company. Please, no phone calls or emails. All Keeley companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.