Mid-level Estimator – Maritime Experience

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Mid-level Estimator with Maritime experience to join our corporate Estimation team.  This position will manage the compilation of construction cost estimates and schedules based on plans and specifications to provide our clients accurate information for budgeting purposes by working as an integrated member of our project teams. Assesses material, labor, and equipment costs and determining means and methods of construction in various sectors (i.e., marine, transportation, and bridge). 

About Moffatt & Nichol: 

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 3rd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked first in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets. 

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

Duties and responsibilities: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

• Review plans, specifications, and related documents to understand project / program requirements
• Produce estimates based on clients’ needs, including parametric vs built-up estimating methods
• Complete quantity take-offs to estimate materials needed to complete the construction job
• Estimate crew composition, production rates, and labor costs (union and/or non-union)
• Build labor burden tables using applicable tax percentages and hourly fringe benefits including overtime and multi-shift premiums
• Estimate the duration of a given project (project schedule)
• Estimate costs of construction delays (inclement weather and other types of delay)
• Obtain and evaluate vendor quotes
• Complete constructability reviews of plans and specifications
• Prepare basis of estimate reports; write specifications
• Supervise and coordinate with subconsultants, including review of their cost estimates
• Provide cost information to subconsultants, such as daily rates for equipment and production rates
• Review and evaluate contractor bids (as owner’s representative)
• There may be some indirect supervision responsibilities 

Other duties: 

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree Civil Engineering or Construction Management; required
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in construction estimating related to; 
  • Maritime projects; required
  • Transportation projects to include highway, roadway, rail, and bridge; preferred 
• Experience in: 
  • Constructability and costing for transportation construction industry; required
  • Construction scheduling; required
  • Proposals including joint ventures, design-build, fixed price, FIDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers), re-measurable, and negotiated bids; preferred
  • Purchasing, cost control, and billings on a cost-plus project
  • Scheduling software, Primavera, MS Project, etc.
  • Cost estimating software such as Heavy Bid (HCSS) for non-Federal projects
  • Knowledge of American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE) Cost Policies; preferred
• Professional licensure (PE, EIT, or CPE); preferred
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation) 
• Availability and willingness to travel
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Base salary range: 

$112,500 to $138,000 based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting required qualifications in job description.  Base salary range only applicable for candidates who will be hired and working in the state of California market.  

Working conditions: 

Majority of work is office based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.

Moffatt & Nichol’s EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions® serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings. 

EEO is the LAW 

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