Senior Estimator
Shimmick
**Overview**
Shimmick is seeking a highly talented **Senior Estimator** based at a remote location within the **United States** . This challenging position will provide an excellent growth opportunity while improving the infrastructure of the region.
Shimmick has a long history of completing complex water projects, ranging from the world’s largest wastewater recycling and purification system in California to the record-setting Hoover Dam. In 2021, we began a transformation to re-envision our strategy to meet the nation’s growing need for water and other critical infrastructure.
**Today, Shimmick is at the forefront of delivering solutions to meet the nation’s growing demand for water infrastructure.**
Our commitment extends to water treatment, water conveyance, water storage, flood protection, environmental projects, and more. Our solid foundation of enduring client relationships, financial stability, market leadership, effective risk management, and strategic presence in key regions ensures our ability to execute this crucial mission.
+ According to Engineering News Record, in 2024, Shimmick was nationally ranked as a top ten builder of water supply (#8), dams and reservoirs (#6), and water treatment and desalination plants (#7).
+ Led by industry veterans with 20+ years of experience
+ Solid foundation: client relationships, financial stability, and market leadership
**Southwest Division**
Shimmick’s Southwest Division, headquartered in Irvine, California, focuses on large public owners in Southern California, across water resources, water treatment, transportation and transit markets. Over the past decade, the division has grown tremendously, securing major projects, including the $350 million North City Pure Water Facility (https://www.shimmick.com/portfolio/north-city-pure-water-facility/) in San Diego at the $200 million Groundwater Replenishment System (https://www.shimmick.com/portfolio/groundwater-replenishment-system-expansion/) in Orange County.
**Responsibilities**
Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
+ Works toward alignment of customer and company objectives.
+ Participates with management in development of strategies and plans.
+ Understands estimating terminology and measures and recognizes processes/project actions that may impact the project.
+ Participates in the analysis and utilization of estimates to predict key project issues.
+ Participates in the evaluation of business opportunities and potential profitability.
+ Assists the Project Manager in presenting, trouble-shooting and improving estimates.
+ Understands construction means, methods, and sequences.
+ Familiar with financial analysis (NPV, ROIC, ROCE).
+ Assists in preparing budgets and performance plans.
+ Oversees the preparation of crew build-ups and production rate determinations.
+ Determines construction equipment selection.
+ Manages the preparation of an estimate.
+ Leads Project Team estimate reviews.
+ Evaluates suitability of scope and execution plan for basis of estimate.
+ Reviews and approves Estimate Plans (approach, techniques, level of effort, cost, schedule), Basis of Estimates and qualifications.
+ Reviews and approves bid tabulations responding to the customer/Request for Proposal requirements.
+ Collects, analyzes and archives project data. Develops historical documentation.
+ Reconciles current project estimate comparisons with previous performance and market benchmark data.
+ Negotiates internal issues, priorities, and deadlines.
+ Prepares and negotiates change orders.
+ Performs contingency and risk analysis.
**Qualifications**
Minimum Requirements:
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field + 12 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Previous heavy civil construction experience
+ Experience in the water, wastewater, transit, and/or transportation projects
+ Knowledge of inEight (or similar) estimating software
+ Strong problem-solving skills and consistent attention to detail
+ Work independently and effectively to prioritize multiple tasks
+ Highly organized with excellent time management skills
+ Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
Additional Information:
+ Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
+ This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
The salary range for this position is between $175,000.00 - 250,000 per year depending on experience and/or education.
Shimmick's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical - including a NO-COST option, dental, and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in a Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account. The Company also provides employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, basic life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, an Employee Assistance Program, and Paid Time Off. Additional voluntary benefit offerings include 401(k) with employer match, pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection, and tuition reimbursement.
These benefits are available to all employees working more than 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage as well as Employee Assistance Program services.
_NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:_
_Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick._
_AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER_
_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran._
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**Job Locations** _US_
**ID** _2025-2635_
**Category** _Estimation_
**Type** _Full Time_
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