Senior Estimator

Schnabel Engineering
Allen, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2024 CLOSED ON 8/11/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Estimator position at Schnabel Engineering?

Schnabel is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm that focuses on solving problems related to the earth and environment through specialization in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. Schnabel’s high standards for quality, business ethics, and concern for the communities in which we live are a vital part of who we are. Schnabel is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm with 500 employees in 25 offices throughout the United States.

Recognized by CE News as one of the Best Engineering Firms to Work for, Schnabel provides employees with a competitive benefits package including maternity leave, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, health, dental, life and disability insurance and a wellness program. As an employee-owned company, through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Schnabel employees directly benefit from the success of our growing firm.

Anticipated salary range $125k - $145k

#Remote or Hybrid position

Benefit Options Include

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
  • Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
  • Long-term disability
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
  • Bonus program
  • Paid time off
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Wellness program
  • Professional development and tuition reimbursement

Job Description

Are you looking for interesting and meaningful work, a fun and flexible atmosphere, and opportunities to learn, grow, and excel? If so, then welcome to Schnabel. We approach problems with creativity and innovation. The Tunnel Business Unit of Schnabel Engineering is seeking a Senior Estimator to support our growing business unit. We are looking for a motivated candidate with attention to detail, a passion to continue to develop as a profession, and to be part of a dedicated team.

Job Responsibilities

Schnabel Engineering Tunnel Business Unit has an immediate opening for Senior Estimator to join our Constructability, Estimating & Scheduling (CES) team. The ideal candidate has heavy civil/underground construction and estimating experience working with a tunnel contractor. The Estimator will work with the CES team to assist with a variety of assignments which will include but not be limited to the following;

  • Project documents review and comments;
  • Performing quantity takeoff;
  • Obtaining vender price quotes;
  • Estimating all facets of underground construction for a bottom-up detailed estimate;
  • Performing cycle-time analyses and crew/equipment spreads to achieve likely production rates;
  • Estimating indirect costs;
  • Recommending construction means and methods for constructability;
  • Assist in the preparation and review of construction schedules;
  • Assessing and evaluating contingency and risk levels;
  • Development of client final deliverable

Required Skills/Experience

  • BS degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent;
  • 10 years of field experience employed by a tunnel contractor;
  • Experience preparing competitive bids on heavy and underground civil construction projects;
  • Proficiency with HCSS and MS Office Suite

Other Requirements

  • Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment screening

Salary : $125,000 - $145,000

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