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Cost Estimator

Company:
PL ASSOCIATES INC. (PLA)
Location:
Washington, DC, 20004
Pay:
45USD - 65USD per hour
Posted:
May 19, 2025
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Description:

Job Description

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Civil, Construction Management or related field, or equivalent experience

1-3 years of water /wastewater and facility construction estimating experience

Advanced knowledge of construction methods, materials, and labor requirements of water and wastewater facility and pipelines projects

Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and contractual documents

Ability to perform complex mathematical and engineering computations

Ability to accurately estimate construction materials and labor costs for a full range of water and wastewater construction projects

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and work effectively with engineering and construction personnel

Good knowledge of the principles and practices of water and wastewater engineering

Good knowledge of municipal public work design procedures and criteria

Ability to apply engineering knowledge to specific administrative, professional, and technical problems

Ability to prepare and effectively present highly technical and complex engineering reports and estimates both verbally and in writing, good professional engineering judgment

Experience using Heavy Bid, Equipment Watch, RS Means or similar software

Experience in cost estimating for water/sewer facilities or industrial plant designs

Be involved in projects with our PM/CM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges

Provides construction cost estimates from bid-ready engineering plans and specifications for water and wastewater facility construction contracts

Estimates material and labor requirements and prepares cost estimates for projects in the planning, design and construction phase

Reviews construction cost change orders

Reviews data supplied by engineers, contractors, Project Managers, Contract Managers and Construction Managers

Other duties as assigned

Full-time

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