Construction Estimator

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The Ideal Candidate will possess the following Traits, Skills and/or Experience:

The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of experience working in the field supporting building construction projects (especially water treatment plants) and have a deep understanding of construction processes, coordination between design disciplines and a passion for innovation, a strong technical background, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality, complete, competitive estimates. Candidates with Federal experience and experience with water / wastewater / groundwater treatment plant construction are preferred. The individual must also be detail oriented; thorough in approach; well organized; deadline focused; customer service oriented; knowledgeable and experienced in the development and reviewing of request for proposal (RFP) packages (including statements of work, specifications, plans, etc.) to develop accurate cost estimates for CAPE in the federal environmental remediation and construction markets. Ideal candidate will possess significant field experience working preparing competitive and innovative estimates in the federal market related to civil infrastructure and environmental remediation. This is a WFH position, but requires site visits (bids and active job sites) and travel in support of estimate development.

Brief Description of Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for the development of detailed cost estimates for government construction projects in support of environmental cleanup projects. These cost estimates will primarily be associated with projects which include but are not limited to building and civil construction, environmental systems and other infrastructure. Required functions of this position include thorough review of RFP and supporting documents; attendance at pre-bid meetings and/or site visits; participation in internal strategy meetings to develop competitive technical and construction approaches; development of a detailed basis of estimate; completion of detailed quantity take-offs; solicitation of quotes for material, equipment, and subcontractors; calculation of production rates and associated sizing of needed labor, equipment, and material needs; leading bid review meetings; and preparation of cost estimating documentation.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• Five (5) years of field experience on environmental remediation or civil construction projects serving in the role of Field Engineer or Site Supervisor.
• Five (5) years of progressive estimating experience supporting environmental remediation, infrastructure and civil construction; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must be extremely proficient in the use of MS Excel
• Experience in the use of HCSS Heavy Bid is highly desired. Experience with construction take-off programs such as Plan Swift is also desirable.
• Must be experienced in the development of project schedules using Primavera or MS Project.
• Must be able to review and evaluate drawings, specifications, and other deliverables to ascertain the necessary take-offs.
• Must have broad knowledge of estimating resources that provide information on construction equipment capabilities, labor production rates, and material specifications and prices.
• Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment, meet regular deadlines, continually adjust to changing deadlines, and remain client focused. Experience with preparing estimates for federal government is highly desirable.

Minimum Education & Training Requirements (please include required registrations, certifications, if any):

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma with 10 years of field experience required or B.S. in Construction Management or Civil Engineering with 5 years of field experience.
• Excellent computer skills in use of MS Word, MS Excel, Primavera, and MS Project.

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Must have the physical ability to travel up to 25 % of the time (pre-bid meetings, site visits/walks, etc.).
• Candidates must successfully pass standard CAPE pre-employment medical, drug and background screens, and have the ability to use safety equipment as required.

WHY CAPE?

For 40 years, CAPE has delivered construction and environmental remediation solutions to governmental and private organizations nationwide. As a $100 M small business, we have Nationwide contracts with the USACE, USN and USAF totaling over $13 B in prime contract capacity. As a top 3 SB in our industry, our $13 B portfolio also includes unrestricted contracts where we compete against large businesses for task order awards. CAPE has been building ground water treatment plants for the Federal Government for over 20 years and are recognized industry wide for excellence in this area.

Our projects are high-profile environmental remediation and construction projects involving cleanup of contaminated soil, groundwater, and sediment. The culture of our company is one of working together to achieve our clients objectives, company goals and employee's professional goals and is succinctly and accurately defined as "We, Not Me" behavior. To ensure long-term, sustainable growth, we tailor our 3-year vision to be ahead of our industry in delivering our projects, align with our clients and team partners to improve our existing market share and develop new services to support smart growth

CAPE offers competitive benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, life insurance, ADP retirement savings plan including both traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to 4% match and lowest in class fees, health savings account (HSA) with investment option, flexible spending account (FSA), paid annual leave, paid maternity/paternity leave, and tuition reimbursement. CAPE also offers staff several other voluntary benefits options, as well as the option to work from home.

CAPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to our open positions.

Communication

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