Cost Estimator
Full Time • 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Civil, Construction Management or related field, or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of water /wastewater and facility construction estimating experience
• Advanced knowledge of construction methods, materials, and labor requirements of water and wastewater facility and pipelines projects
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and contractual documents
• Ability to perform complex 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
• Good knowledge of the principles and practices of water and wastewater engineering
• Good knowledge of municipal public work design procedures and criteria
• Ability to apply engineering knowledge to specific administrative, professional, and technical problems
• Ability to prepare and effectively present highly technical and complex engineering reports and estimates both verbally and in writing, good professional engineering judgment
• Experience using Heavy Bid, Equipment Watch, RS Means or similar software
• Experience in cost estimating for water/sewer facilities or industrial plant designs
• Be involved in projects with our PM/CM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges
• Be involved in projects with our PM/CM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges
• Provides construction cost estimates from bid-ready engineering plans and specifications for water and wastewater facility construction contracts
• Estimates material and labor requirements and prepares cost estimates for projects in the planning, design and construction phase
• Reviews construction cost change orders
• Reviews data supplied by engineers, contractors, Project Managers, Contract Managers and Construction Managers
• Other duties as assigned
Compensation: $45.00 - $65.00 per hour
About Us
PL Associates Inc. (PLA) is a specialized engineering, transportation infrastructure and IT consulting firm. At the heart of PLA is the believe that Smart Infrastructure systems are key to our cities growth and advancement. Be it roadways, railways/metro systems, airports, ports, water and wastewater systems all if well maintained and continuously improved will foster growth and support seamless and pleasant experience of the population that uses and depends on these systems. In addition safety and security of these systems is of paramount importance.
At PLA, our goal is to provide value to our clients and in doing so exceed our client’s expectations. Our staff consists of a group of experts and professionals in all areas of services that we offer to our clients and we are committed to providing high quality and innovative solutions.
PLA will continue to grow and play a critical role in our industry and the various markets we work. We pride ourselves in working together with our clients and in delivering smart and cost effective solutions.
Our Mission
To provide reliable services and consistent high quality services and in doing so become a leader and firm of choice in the industry and markets we serve. At PLA, we focus on providing an array of cutting-edge solutions to our clients that enables them to achieve their mission and enterprise success.
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