What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Estimator position at Great Lakes Dredge & Dock?
COST ESTIMATOR
About the Company:
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production, and project management functions. In its over 136-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free (IIF) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.
About the Opportunity:
It all starts with Estimating! At GLDD, cost estimators serve a pivotal role in planning, design, and pricing of bids for future work.
We believe a successful team is comprised of mentors and coaches who support one another in learning, sharing knowledge and expertise, and encouraging growth. As a GLDD Cost Estimator you will design execution plans and develop cost estimates for large-scale dredging projects, with the guidance and support of a team with decades of dredging experience. This position also provides a high-level of exposure to executive management with various growth opportunities. The position reports to the Vice President of Estimating.
Responsibilities:
- Produce accurate cost estimates for hard bid projects
- Review and summarize key elements of project plans and specifications
- Ability to produce clear, concise overview drawings for presentation and discussions
- Ability to present the project and estimate during bid review sessions with senior management
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability in the development of the estimate
- Work closely with various support departments in a team environment
- Capable of effective time-management, able to prioritize various project tasks simultaneously.
- Offer estimating support to on-site Project Managers during execution of project
- Update and monitor project costs, production, and budget throughout construction.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management – or equivalent and relevant work experience
- Must possess at least one of the following:
- 3 years of relevant experience in the dredging and/or marine construction industry
- 5 years of relevant experience in a cost estimating position in a comparable industry
- Proficient in standard Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Effective communicator and attentive listener with excellent attention to detail
- Self-starter, willing to learn, and capable of managing multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic, fast paced environment
- Capacity to evaluate complex data, weigh potential solutions, and make informed decisions
- Excellent written and oral communication skills for senior management reporting
- Analytical experience utilizing PowerBi or similar software is a plus
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and bonus program.
- 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.
- Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants’ 401(k) accounts based on company’s annual performance.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans.
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected category.
GLDD participates in E-Verify as required by law.