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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>As a <strong>Lead Estimator </strong>at Shimmick, you’ll compile, review, analyze, and quote project materials, labor, equipment, data, environmental factors, and overall costs related to project pursuits. This is a challenging position with excellent long-term growth opportunity. Join us!</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Backed by over 100 years of expertise and driven by innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit, Shimmick is one of the most dynamic infrastructure builders in the industry. With market leadership in water resources, sustainable transportation, and complex electrical construction, we’re well-positioned to lead during a time of rapid change. As project delivery models, regulatory frameworks, supply chains, and technology continue to evolve, our ability to stay flexible and agile in our estimating approach is essential to our success.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>Responsibilities</h2>\n<ul>\n <li>Prepares technical evaluations, cost estimating draft reports, memos, and letters, and presents recommendations to management.</li>\n <li>Develops, provides, and communicates cost estimates for all assigned projects.</li>\n <li>Accurately and thoroughly forecasts costs of future projects as well as changes to existing projects while also developing timely estimates for each design deliverable at each phase of design development.Reviews and interprets project drawings, specifications, contracts, and owner-provided documents.</li>\n <li>Develops detailed material take-offs for estimate development and procurement.</li>\n <li>Expected to assist in the preparation of larger and more complex estimating assignments including overall estimating strategy.</li>\n <li>Understands construction means, methods, and sequencing.</li>\n <li>Understands how various constraints may impact the estimate and prepares detailed scope-specific estimates.</li>\n <li>Analyzes and incorporates historical data into production factors.</li>\n <li>Prepares and/or coordinates preparation of estimates. </li>\n <li>Provides mentoring, coaching, and training within the estimating department.</li>\n <li>Prepares scope and bid package breakdowns for trade partners.</li>\n <li>Ability to oversee multiple scopes within the estimate development and leverages past experience to craft estimating strategy.</li>\n <li>Ability to travel for client meetings, bid kickoffs, bid reviews, bid closeouts, interviews, or team workshops as needed.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Qualifications</h2>\n<p><strong>Minimum Requirements:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.</li>\n <li>6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.</li>\n <li>Experience in hard-bid contract work as well as conceptual estimating.</li>\n <li>Understands construction means, methods, and sequences.</li>\n <li>Experience with water, wastewater, transit, and/or transportation construction projects.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Excellent project management skills with ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands in deadline-driven environment.</li>\n <li>Previous heavy civil construction experience</li>\n <li>Proficiency in estimating software (HCSS Heavy Bid or Ineight Estimate).</li>\n <li>Strong problem-solving skills and consistent attention to detail</li>\n <li>Work independently and effectively to prioritize multiple tasks</li>\n <li>Highly organized with excellent time management skills</li>\n <li>Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills</li>\n <li>Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Additional Information:</p>\n<ul>\n <li>This position is based in Suisun City, CA</li>\n <li>Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.</li>\n <li>This position does not include sponsorship for a United States work authorization.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p>The salary range for this position is between $160,000-$195,000 per year depending on experience and/or education.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Shimmick offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Employees can choose from multiple medical plans, including a $0 premium option, with dental, vision, and HSA options available. We provide 100% employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Our paid time off program includes paid holidays, and Volunteer Time Off in addition to PTO days. Additional benefits include flexible and hybrid work options, flexible spending accounts, and voluntary coverages such as pet insurance, legal, and identity theft protection.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<em>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. 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