Mechanical Senior Estimator - Shimmick

Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Mechanical Senior Estimator based in Irvine, CA. This challenging position will provide an excellent growth opportunity while improving the infrastructure of the region. 

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 2023, Shimmick was nationally ranked as a top ten builder of water supply (#6), dams and reservoirs (#7), 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

Southwest Division

Shimmick’s Southwest Division, headquartered in Irvine, California, focuses on large public owners in Southern California, 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 in San Diego at the $200 million Groundwater Replenishment System in Orange County.

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Reads and interprets drawings, specifications, contracts and Requests-for-Proposals.
• Develops detailed material take-offs for estimate development and procurement of bulk materials.
• Expected to assist in the preparation of larger and more complex estimating assignments including the Estimate Plan.
• Responsible for performing all aspects of estimating.
• Understands construction means, methods, and sequences.
• Recognizes, understands, and applies estimating terminology, measures, concepts and principles for compiling all types of estimates.
• Recognizes how various processes and assumptions may impact the estimate and quantifies the impact.
• Knowledgeable in the Hard Dollar estimating system would be helpful.
• Develops proficiency in the use of the Company estimating systems and processes.
• Conducts work requiring independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard estimating techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Prepares and / or coordinates preparation of full project estimates. Provides complete conceptual and final estimating input.
• May provide guidance to less experienced estimating personnel.
• Develops wage rate build-ups.
• Applies the various elements of Shimmick's cost structure (overheads, G&A, insurance, etc.)
• Prepares scope and bid package breakdowns for subcontract and vendor quotes.
• Prepares subcontract bid analysis of scope, and price.
• Develops cash flow schedules and estimates.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field + 12 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous heavy civil construction experience
• Experience in the Water Industry
• Experience with Hard Dollar bidding software
• Strong problem-solving skills and consistent attention to detail
• Ability to manage changing deadlines and work well under pressure for multiple team leaders
• Work independently and effectively to prioritize multiple tasks
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills

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 $145,000.00 - 195,000 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 a Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account. The Company also provides employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, basic life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, an Employee Assistance Program, and Paid Time Off. Additional voluntary benefit offerings include 401(k) with employer match, pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness insurance, legal and identity theft protection, and tuition reimbursement.