Estimator

Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Estimator III to be based out of Southern California.  This challenging position will provide an excellent growth opportunity while improving the infrastructure of the region. 

Become a part of a dynamic, fast-growing player in Heavy Construction. Shimmick is a national Contractor that has an excellent reputation within the industry and is seeking a qualified individual to join our Southwest Division.  Shimmick takes on challenging projects and performs high-quality work ranging from expanding/constructing water and wastewater treatment plants to construction of the new Gerald Desmond Bridge.

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

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Works with the Company estimating systems and processes.
• Applies estimating terminology, measures, concepts and principles.
• Recognizes how various processes/project actions and assumptions may impact the project estimates and begin to assist in quantifying the impact.
• Technical Skills
• Prepares bid packages, conceptual estimates and analysis of subcontractor bids, etc. for projects.
• Performs duties with some complexity under general supervision.
• Expected to assist in the preparation of larger and more complex estimating assignments including the Estimate Plan.
• Understands Division costing structure (overheads, G&A, insurance, etc)
• Develops wage rate build-ups
• Reads and interprets drawings and specifications.
• Develops detailed material take-offs for estimate development and field procurement of bulk materials.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience estimating heavy civil construction projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Concrete structures, MSE Walls, Rail, Transit, Wastewater
• Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong problem-solving skills and consistent attention to detail
• Ability to manage changing deadlines and work well under pressure for multiple team leaders
• 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 $150,000 - $165,000 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 an FSA or HSA. The Company also provides employer paid STD, LTD, basic life and AD&D, and an Employee Assistance Program. Additional voluntary benefit offerings include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection.

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 EAP services.