Lead Estimator (Industrial)

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 32 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

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Join our dynamic engineering firm in Green Bay, WI as a Lead Estimator - Industrial, where you'll lead the development of our estimating competency. You'll have the unique opportunity to guide and influence the creation and implementation of practices, processes, and tools for timely, accurate, and competitive project estimates.

Be part of a team that prides itself on achieving 100% partner client retention, and influence complex, high-impact projects while building a high-performing estimating competency. In this opportunity you can work remotely and expect to travel approximately 30% of the time to client sites and to our Green Bay, WI office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Competency Development: Establish a clear vision for the development of Foth’s estimating competency. Develop and implement a comprehensive estimating program (practices, processes, and tools) aligned with our company's goals, industry best practices, and project requirements. Continuously improve and enhance the program based on data-driven insights from past projects as well as adoption of the latest tools and techniques.
• Estimating Practices Lead: Personally lead the estimating process on complex and high impact projects, providing expertise to ensure timeliness, accuracy, and competitiveness while simultaneously mitigating project risk. Collaborate effectively with clients, suppliers, project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Team Leadership: As the competency grows, build a high-performing estimating team by cultivating a collaborative, continuously learning, results focused environment.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree with 10 years’ experience estimating capital construction projects, including design-build and engineering-led construction.
• Experience with multi-discipline industrial manufacturing, including involvement with packaging, process piping, controls, electrical, and facilities.
• Experience having built and led a team.
• Experience with construction cost estimating software (e.g., Means, Richardson, Timberline).
• Experience with current Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) products.
• Travel up to 30% of the time based on business and project needs.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience within food, beverage, and other consumer products industries.
• Experience with project cost forecasting and tracking.
  
  

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

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The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience, location, level of responsibility and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses. Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses. Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, paid time off, and several other voluntary benefits. Please reach out to the recruiting team to discuss any specific benefits or compensation questions.

Note: In some situations, we may consider an alternative position based on your skill set and experience. This may result in a different compensation range.