The position is responsible for developing estimates for habitat restoration work. General responsibilities include collecting, analyzing and organizing cost and level of effort data; building estimates ranging in size from $5K-$5MM in size and various levels of complexity; working with project managers and superintendents in handing-off relevant information at the time of project start; growing client, supplier, rental company relationships & networking; developing potential work and reviewing potential opportunities.  This position can be a hybrid position working remotely with the occasional meetings in the office, trainings, or to visit job sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Guide assigned projects from initial solicitation through hand-off to project managers
• Take initiative to gather additional information and work to provide complete cost evaluations
• Make reliable predictions as it relates to cost and be comfortable estimating all scopes of work
• Understand heavy equipment utilization and how to obtain detailed production rates based on anticipated crews
• Manage time appropriately to coordinate quantity take-offs and solicitations for materials, subcontractors, and professional services
• Analyze public works bid packages in specific reference to prevailing wages, minority participation, and final proposal details
• Ensure that all components of an estimate are included in the estimate and that there is an ample trail of documented cost evidence
• Prepare conceptual cost estimates and studies from schematic or feasibility-level documentation
• Collaborate with project team members for estimate reviews, risk analysis, staffing needs and project requirements
• Manage time carefully, under pressure, especially in regard to specific project driven deadlines
• Read and understand permit documents from CDFW, USACE and other agencies when preparing an estimate
• Take on other reasonable activities not named which is required by management/leadership

Required Skills

• Thorough understanding of standard estimating process
• Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills
• Excellent oral and written business communication skills
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications with emphasis on technical plans (schematics, grading, infrastructure, elevations, etc.)

Computer Skills

Proficiency with estimating database software (HCSS Heavy Bid experience highly desired), take-off software (on-screen take-off, Planswift, Bluebeam etc.), scheduling software skills (MS Project or Primavera P6) and general knowledge of MS operating systems, Excel & MS Word.