Job Overview

Primoris Heavy Civil is currently looking for a Senior Estimator to assist our growing team. This role will support estimating and project proposal functions in multiple regions for the division. This position will be based out of our Spring, TX location. This is a mid-to-senior level position with a piping, excavation, and underground utility construction focus. Estimating experience in other related environments is a plus as well as prior experience in business development efforts.

The Senior Estimator is responsible for delivering safe, cost-effective and quality estimates of mechanical and piping underground; excavation, backfill, civil and sitework; utility piping installations; and above-ground and interior mechanical and piping construction projects. The Senior Estimator manages and compiles all aspects of estimate development including scope, schedule, cost, safety and quality. The Senior Estimator completes estimates by performing a thorough and complete bid analysis reviewing all relevant project data, facts and information, developing a plan for the scope of work involved in the project using sound reasoning and optimal means and methods of construction. The Senior Estimator will perform quantity takeoffs and work with procurement to solicit any required subcontractor and vendor quotes to develop project estimates and proposals.

The Senior Estimator presents estimates to the leadership team, demonstrating competency in all components of each estimate and includes back-up supporting documentation to defend the estimate and the information used to assemble it. Additionally, the Senior Estimator will monitor ongoing Owner and Developer budgets within the industry sector to track upcoming business development and project bid opportunities.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, drawings, specifications, and related documents
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, drawings, specifications, and related documents
• Performs, or reviews and confirms, estimating and quantity takeoffs
• Reviews and confirms quotations from vendors and subcontractors
• Interface and coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to develop project estimates and proposals
• Analyzes regional labor rates, per diems, and any other relevant market conditions to be used in the estimate
• Consults with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Confers with engineers, vendors and subcontractors to develop Value Engineering ideas to drive project design and economics
• Travels to local and regional project sites to understand construction sequence, means and methods, site conditions and perform time-studies
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications
• Assists in miscellaneous functions and tasks to facilitate a growing business group
• Provides support and assistance to division management in creating new proposals

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or related field is preferred; equivalent work experience is acceptable.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in estimating, or equivalent role; Direct experience with estimating construction projects, preferably focused on piping, underground utility work, with knowledge of excavation and civil-related construction is preferred. Experience in commercial; heavy commercial/industrial; university, aviation, hospital, or other campus related projects and industries is an asset.
• Related experience in project execution and operations, such as project engineering and field engineering, is a plus

Skills:

• Detailed knowledge of estimating fundamentals
• Knowledge of typical costs associated with piping and civil activities
• General understanding of Fixed Price, Time & Materials, and Unit contract pricing mechanisms
• Aptitude for mathematics; ability to analyze, compare and interpret detailed, but sometimes poorly defined information, and be able to make sound and accurate judgments based on this information
• Ability to focus on details, while analyzing and managing larger obstacles
• Assertiveness and self-assurance in presenting and supporting conclusions, strong communications and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in project management and the ability to incorporate work-breakdown structure (WBS) techniques in cost estimating complex development projects
• Familiarity with scheduling software (i.e., MS Project)
• Ability to work under pressure and stress to meet bid deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy to provide accurate estimates to avoid bid/proposal losses or a project money loss on a job
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software applications with MS Office application proficiency; experience with estimating software
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills with ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks concurrently
• Demonstrated skills in written and verbal communications; ability to compose basic as well as complex technical documents and formal letters; ability to effectively verbally communicate and provide presentations with all team members, partners, and stakeholders
• Driven and self-motivated problem solver with ability to take proactive initiative to help expand the division’s footprint.
• Ability to work both independently and as a collaborative team member.

Company Overview:

Primoris Water & Mechanical is comprised of two groups with offices throughout Florida, North Carolina and Texas.

Our Mechanical group serves the niche market of installing underground hydronic piping (chilled water, hot water, steam, and condensate) systems. We service a wide variety of Universities, Hospitals, and Private Companies across Texas, Louisiana, and surrounding areas. We have built a reputation as a high risk excavation specialist as sophisticated shoring systems are often necessary to allow the installation hydronic systems around existing utilities and buildings. Additionally, we also assist owners, engineers, and general contractors with value engineering hydronic system designs to ensure that they have both economical and efficient systems.

Our Water group constructs water, wastewater, and reclaimed water treatment facilities throughout Florida and Texas with offices in Manatee, Lee, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties in Florida as well as Houston, TX. We have been in business for over 30 years delivering construction and rehabilitation projects of water and wastewater treatment facilities through Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build and Construction Management at Risk contracts.

For nearly six decades, Primoris Services Corporation has built a reputation for taking on challenges that others will not – setting the bar ever higher for ourselves and our industry with each project. Now, as we build a sustainable infrastructure that supports the growing needs of the nation – and the world – we reaffirm innovation, quality, service, and safety as our core values. And we remind ourselves that the pioneering spirit of yesteryear fuels the imagination of today.

Primoris Services Corporation (PSC) is ranked in the top 10% of the prestigious Top 400 Contractors List by Engineering News Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the United States as well as Canada, Latin America, South and Central America, and South East Asia.

We build great projects because we have built a great company – and insist on great performance. And that’s a product of our people, passion, and partners.

Agency Statement:

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service, and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact Talent Acquisition.

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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