Estimator

Estimator

Company Overview

Hydro Resources Holding Inc. specializes in providing the complete solution in the development and maintenance of groundwater projects. We offer a range of resources and capabilities throughout the South, Southwest, Mid-West, and Western sections of the United States. Services include the following:

Conventional Rotary Drilling, Reverse Circulation Drilling, ASR (Aquifer Storage & Recovery), Well Engineering & Design, Pumping System Design, Pump Equipment Sales, Pump Equipment Installation, Pump Service & Maintenance, Well Jetting, Well Rehabilitation, and Pump Controls Design & Monitoring.

About the Job

Hydro Resources Holding Inc. is looking for an estimator to join our growing team and company. This position is a remote position with daily video conferencing meetings. The estimator will solicit suppliers and subcontractors for all materials, supplies and services necessary to estimate a project. Estimator will work closely with operations to put labor costs together with materials, supplies, and services. This position will support multiple locations in preparing and reviewing thorough and detailed estimates.

Key Responsibilities

• Review assigned specifications and plans in their entirety pertaining to project.
• Note points impacting scheduling, costs, liabilities, and responsibilities for Hydro Resources.
• Address key points with Hydro Resources' teams.
• Work in conjunction with Hydro Resources' operations teams and pertinent people in all locations to receive operational input.
• Maintain open lines of communication with Business Development, Operations, Estimating team and Executive Management, as necessary.
• Perform bid take-offs and gather all costs for items pertaining to project.
• Communicate all specifications with vendors/suppliers/subcontractors for accurate estimation.
• Receive multiple quotes from various vendors and subcontractors to assemble the most complete and competitive cost for Hydro Resources proposal.
• Develop working relationships with vendors and subcontractors to build rapport and a teaming relationship to produce the best results in a competitive market.
• Continually seek out new vendors/suppliers/subcontractors.
• Qualify products and lead times to deliver and perform the best product.
• Build estimating spreadsheet with operational input and acquired quotations in a timely manner to allow for strategy considerations.
• Manage project cost reviews with Hydro Resources teams.
• Assist with project set-up, purchasing, product submittals, and as built drawings.
• Aid with estimates involving change orders.
• Document all assumptions while assembling estimates.
• Perform semiannual and quarterly reviews as assigned to determine varying costs of ongoing and completed projects.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8-10 years of industry experience.
• Intermediate understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 programs including SharePoint, Excel, Word, Project, Adobe, Etc.
• Proficient in CRM and SL.
• MUST be transparent and honest. MUST be a team player and willing to help where help is needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and people skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to perform under elevated levels of pressure with extremely tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of IFP, RFP, RFQ and contract language.
• Self-motivated independent thinker with ability to think creatively and solve problems.
• Willing to travel when necessary. Up to 20%.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending