Sr. Construction Estimator

WSSC Water
Laurel, MD

At WSSC Water, we are passionate about our one water mission and devoted to delivering safe, seamless, and satisfying service to our 1.9 million customers. It takes teamwork to deliver the essential, which is why we proudly call ourselves Team H2O – working together, sharing our talents and creativity to safeguard public health and protect the environment

The Sr. Construction Estimator is responsible for estimating the construction costs and preparation of engineer’s estimates for water and wastewater projects and assisting in the estimating of major projects with a focus on water and wastewater pipelines.

Essential Functions

  • Provides construction cost estimates from bid-ready engineering plans and specifications for water and wastewater pipeline construction contracts
  • Assists Principal Construction Estimator in cost estimating facility projects
  • Estimates material and labor requirements and prepares cost estimates for projects in the planning, design and construction phase
  • Reviews construction cost change orders
  • Conducts research in the field and in the office for the purpose of updating and validating unit construction costs and/or other cost changes due to market and other conditions
  • Reviews data supplied by engineers, contractors, project managers, contract managers and Construction Managers
  • Assists the principal construction estimator in change order negotiations
  • Keeps abreast of current prices and costs of construction materials and supplies
  • Maintains and operates a computerized cost estimating database
  • Thorough knowledge of construction methods, materials, and labor requirements of water and wastewater pipelines sewer
  • Good knowledge of engineering practices
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and contractual documents
  • Ability to perform mathematical and engineering computations
  • Ability to accurately estimate construction materials and labor costs for a full range of water and wastewater construction projects
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and work effectively with engineering and construction personnel

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of water and wastewater construction estimating experience

OR

             ·   High School diploma
      ·   7+ years of water and wastewater construction estimating experience


EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEE

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.