Overview
Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Senior Electrical Estimator to be based out of Washington State . This challenging position will provide an excellent growth opportunity while improving the infrastructure of the Pacific Northwest.
Become a part of a dynamic, fast-growing player in Heavy Construction. Shimmick is a national Contractor that has an excellent reputation within the industry and is seeking a qualified individual to join our Southwest Division. Shimmick takes on challenging projects and performs high-quality work ranging from expanding/constructing water and wastewater treatment plants to construction of the new Gerald Desmond Bridge.
Shimmick has a long history of completing complex water projects, ranging from the world's largest wastewater recycling and purification system in California to the record-setting Hoover Dam. In 2021, we began a transformation to re-envision our strategy to meet the nation's growing need for water and other critical infrastructure.
Today, Shimmick is at the forefront of delivering solutions to meet the nation's growing demand for water infrastructure.
Our commitment extends to water treatment, water conveyance, water storage, flood protection, environmental projects, and more. Our solid foundation of enduring client relationships, financial stability, market leadership, effective risk management, and strategic presence in key regions ensures our ability to execute this crucial mission.
According to Engineering News Record, in 2024, Shimmick was nationally ranked as a top ten builder of water supply (#8), dams and reservoirs (#6), and water treatment and desalination plants (#7).
Led by industry veterans with 20+ years of experience
Solid foundation: client relationships, financial stability, and market leadership
Electrical Division
Shimmick's Electrical Division, headquartered in Irvine, California, focuses on large public owners in several states, across water resources, water treatment, transportation and transit markets. Over the past decade, the division has grown tremendously, securing major projects, including the $350 million North City Pure Water Facility (https://www.shimmick.com/portfolio/north-city-pure-water-facility/) in San Diego and the $235 million EVMWDRegional Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Projectin Lake Elsinore, CA.
Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Develop accurate and timely electrical cost estimates independently or with team - on which we base competitive bids and proposals for our client-base of General Contractors, Owners, Developers and end-users.
Analyze and interpret detailed drawings and specifications.
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for potential projects.
Generate RFIs proactively to clarify project ambiguities.
Solicit, negotiate, and analyze vendor and subcontractor quotes to secure competitive pricing.
Determine and price value-engineered alternatives to plans and specifications.
Perform budget pricing from schematic drawings and narrative.
Draft scope letters, proposals and vendor solicitations.
Lead the functions of the Estimating Department; supervise, mentor, and develop estimating team members; on-going development and maintenance of computerized estimating programs and databases; congenial relations with clients and vendors.
Work under deadline pressures in an efficient, composed and calm manner.
Work on change-orders and cost-to-complete estimates of on-going projects.
Help create and communicate company standards for estimating electrical design/build and plans and specs work.
Represent the company professionally at job walks and client interactions.
Review estimates created by others for accuracy and completeness.
Lead estimate reviews, providing strategic insights and recommendations.
Perform job handoffs from estimating to operations through clearly demonstrating detailed scopes of work, specifications and job specific conditions.
Analyze bid outcomes and compile historical data to refine estimating strategies and enhance proposal effectiveness.
Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, market conditions, and emerging estimating technologies.
Cultivate and strengthen relationships with key owners, prime contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or educatio
Experience in hard-bid contract work as well as conceptual estimating.
Understands construction means, methods, and sequences.
Expert proficiency in estimating software (Accubid Anywhere and Accubid Classic).
Advanced proficiency in Bluebeam or similar PDF markup software.
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent project management skills with ability to multitask and prioritize competing demands in deadline-driven environment.
Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications.
10 + years of experience in estimating heavy industrial water/wastewater/public works infrastructure electrical construction projects.
Extensive knowledge in electrical power, instrumentation/controls, schematics and control diagrams.
Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects, and work with minimal supervision.
Experience in train and developing estimators - entry level to experienced IBEW Craft members
Exceptional analytical, mathematical, and risk assessment abilities.
Demonstrated ability to interpret complex blueprints, specifications, and contract documents.
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership capabilities.
Additional Information:
Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
The salary range for this position is between $150,000-$175,000 per year depending on experience and/or education.
Shimmick's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical - including a NO-COST option, dental, and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in an FSA or HSA. The Company also provides employer paid STD, LTD, basic life and AD&D, and an Employee Assistance Program. Additional voluntary benefit offerings include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection.
These benefits are available to all employees working more than 20 hours per week. Employees working less than 20 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage as well as EAP services.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
Please note that Shimmick does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Shimmick will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Shimmick explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Shimmick.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Job Locations US-WA
ID 2025-2731
Category Estimation
Type Full Time
