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Construction Cost Estimator
McMillen, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled experienced Construction Cost Estimator with a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in commercial or industrial estimating. Preferred areas of experience include heavy civil and environmental (hydroelectric, water treatment, wastewater treatment, river restoration, and fisheries).
This is a fully remote position with periodic travel required for business meetings at company offices and visits to project sites in support of estimate development.
All Construction Division offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen. In accordance with client requirements, security clearance is required and is determined based on background check results.
Who we are: McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don’t look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of.
We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality.
Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must be able to travel with luggage and be able to transport materials and personal overnight supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation Package:
Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.
No recruiters, please.
Construction Cost Estimator
McMillen, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled experienced Construction Cost Estimator with a minimum of 5-10 years of experience in commercial or industrial estimating. Preferred areas of experience include heavy civil and environmental (hydroelectric, water treatment, wastewater treatment, river restoration, and fisheries).
This is a fully remote position with periodic travel required for business meetings at company offices and visits to project sites in support of estimate development.
All Construction Division offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen. In accordance with client requirements, security clearance is required and is determined based on background check results.
Who we are: McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions that shape the future of water resources. As an employee-owned firm, we take pride in every project because we know our work truly matters. Our people thrive on solving complex challenges, pushing boundaries, and refining their craft. We don’t look for the complacent or the comfortable. We seek problem solvers, innovators, and experts who are always striving to be better. We support continuous learning, cutting-edge technology, and a balanced work-life environment so our employees can build careers they’re proud of.
We are focused in the dams, energy, fisheries, natural resources, and infrastructure markets. With staff across the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond, we bring global best practices to our clients. Our people integrate engineering, environmental, and construction expertise to deliver practical, results-driven outcomes. From concept to completion, projects are guided through feasibility studies, permitting, design, construction, and commissioning, ensuring technical precision and real-world functionality.
Requirements:
- Effectively determine the bid strategies required for the company to be successful as well as plan and coordinate and supervise large projects.
- Review all final estimate packages to insure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation.
- Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, etc. as required.
- Gather details and maintain current market data to accurately estimate construction, material and soft costs associated with project construction.
- Stay familiar with current regulatory requirements.
- Develop documentation of cost and schedule in support of the bid process.
- Prepare written documents and narratives to support the proposal development process.
- Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
- Must understand the design build process and have experience working with design teams during the bid process.
- 5–10 years of experience in commercial or industrial estimating required.
- Strong knowledge of construction costs, scheduling, and deadline-driven project delivery.
- Proven ability to analyze bid documents, define project scope, and evaluate special conditions, risk factors, and constructability issues that may impact bid proposals.
- Proficient in commercial estimating software, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with HCSS HeavyBid is preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated reliability with regular and predictable attendance.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The inability to cope with a stressful work environment does not constitute a protected disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Must be able to travel with luggage and be able to transport materials and personal overnight supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Compensation Package:
- Pay Range: $125,000 - $150,000 (DOE)
- Benefits: McMillen provides a full Benefits Program comprising medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, EAP, 401(k) and match, 9 paid holidays, generous PTO, opportunity for stock ownership, and wellness reimbursement.
Visa sponsorship, including renewal during employment, will not be provided for this position.
No recruiters, please.
Salary : $125,000 - $150,000