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Luster National

Senior Estimator at Luster National

Sacramento, California, United StatesFull-timeWest RegionPosted 2 months ago
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About the Position&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">We’re&nbsp;seeking a&nbsp;</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Senior Estimator</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">to support&nbsp;large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs in highways, roads, and bridges, transit (including rail systems), aviation (international airports), and water sectors delivered through both traditional and alternative methods.&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="auto">This role&nbsp;is responsible for&nbsp;all phases of estimating,&nbsp;from early conceptual and planning stages through final design and construction,&nbsp;and works collaboratively with internal teams, external consultants, and contractors to produce&nbsp;accurate, defensible, and risk-informed estimates within a schedule-driven environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position&nbsp;located&nbsp;in&nbsp;Sacramento,&nbsp;CA.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><em><span data-contrast="auto">may include, but are not limited to, the following:</span></em><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Develops and manages capital cost estimates for program and project components from conceptual planning through final design and construction.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinates with engineering, project controls, and other technical disciplines to collect,&nbsp;validate, and integrate data used in cost development.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Supports preparation of programmatic capital cost estimates for business plans, baselines, and update reports.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Reviews and analyzes contractor estimates, bids, change proposals, and claims for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with program requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Develops policies and procedures for programmatic cost estimating.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Participates&nbsp;in risk, value engineering, and constructability workshops to support cost validation and decision making.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Attributes&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (e.g., tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.), with the ability to effectively collaborate and interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Exceptional organizational skills and supreme attention to detail.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and make&nbsp;sound decisions under pressure.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong negotiation skills.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Minimum Qualifications&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction science/management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. &nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="none">10+ years of estimating experience&nbsp;on heavy civil infrastructure transit projects with&nbsp;values exceeding&nbsp;$1B.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Knowledge&nbsp;of design and construction disciplines, including the means and methods used on transit infrastructure projects.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience&nbsp;coordinating&nbsp;and&nbsp;utilizing&nbsp;internal and external resources to develop&nbsp;accurate&nbsp;cost estimates within a schedule-driven program environment.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience analyzing, reviewing, and estimating change orders.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience developing presentations and then delivering those to clients and other stakeholders.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience reading blueprints and generating quantities, work breakdown structures, and scopes of work.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with database driven estimating software as well as electronic quantity surveying systems (Timberline/Sage300,&nbsp;HeavyBid, Onscreen Takeoff).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Proficiency&nbsp;with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Preferred Qualifications&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="none">Master’s degree in civil engineering or construction science.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="none">Active professional certifications such as CEP, CCP, CCT (AACE); CPE (ASPE); CCM (CMAA); MRICS/FRICS, AssocRICS (RICS); or CCE/A (ICEAA)&nbsp;or PE license in the state of California.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="none">15+ years of estimating experience&nbsp;on heavy civil infrastructure projects,&nbsp;including a minimum of 10 years&nbsp;in&nbsp;heavy civil infrastructure&nbsp;transit projects with typical project values exceeding&nbsp;$1B.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="none">Experience in estimating roles supporting owners.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="none">Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Compensation Details&nbsp;</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Expected Salary:&nbsp;$176k-$200k/year ($85-$96/hour).&nbsp;Luster&nbsp;provides&nbsp;the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidate’s level of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, etc. Luster reserves the right to&nbsp;ultimately pay&nbsp;more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Unlimited flexible time off&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Paid holidays&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Paid parental leave&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Health, dental, and vision insurance&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Long-term disability insurance&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Short-term disability insurance&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Formal career planning and development program&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">$2,500 annually toward professional development&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Free personal financial planning services&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;program&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Employee discounts&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Employee referral bonus&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span data-contrast="auto">Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer. <em><span style="font-size: 8pt;">#IN-LNJS</span></em></span></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>If you wish to be considered for a position where there is not an active job posted, please search for our 'General Application' and apply.&nbsp;</p> <p>Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.</p> <p>All positions may be subject to a background check and drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and/or federal regulations.</p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW240364780 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW240364780 BCX0">This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW240364780 BCX0">required</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW240364780 BCX0"> for the position.</span></span></p> <p>Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes from any third-party. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind. Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.&nbsp;</p> <p>Please email <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> for accommodations necessary to complete the application process.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div>

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