Job Listing ID: 4323103 Job Title: Estimator
Application Deadline: 11/02/2025Job Location: Salem
Date Posted: 08/05/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40
Shift: Day Shift
Duration of Job: Full Time, more than 6 months
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Job Summary: Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc. (MWH) is seeking qualified candidates for a Civil Estimator based in our Salem office.
This position will prepare cost estimates at different levels of design for various delivery systems such as Construction Manager / General Contractor (CMGC), Design Build and Hard Bid. Projects will consist of wastewater treatment facilities, potable water treatment facilities, hydro-power facilities, fisheries, pipelines and various water infrastructure ranging from $1-250 million dollars.
Essential Functions
Prepare cost estimates on proposals, projects and studies and ensure that the content of the estimate is complete, accurate and meets the requirements of the Estimating Manager.
Adjust productivities, material prices, and means / methods depending on varying project conditions.
Review solicitation documents such as specifications and drawings to identify risks and opportunities related to competitive pricing.
Coordinate and review the variable estimating factors in each area with Engineering, Procurement and Operations.
Provide technical advice and assistance to the Estimating Team in the preparation of all levels of estimates ranging in scope and complexity.
Assist the Estimating Team with an independent assessment of an estimate's accuracy (upon completion of the estimate and summarization of all detailed man-hours, material, construction and home office costs).
Coordinate the performance of pricing structure development and application to takeoffs, derived quantities, quantity assumption, and cost allowances.
Obtain and verify construction quotations for facilitation of construction projects, addenda's and contract changes.
Obtain and verify subcontractor questions for construction projects and ensures compliance with construction documents.
Compile and analyze bids.
Develop reports for all review processes.
Provide constructability reviews and guidance to the operations team to ensure the preliminary costs of the projects.
Actively research, solicit, and develop a network of relationships within the supply chain.
Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontractors, and productivity analysis reports in order to continuously improve estimating accuracy.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field; equivalent combination of construction field experience, skills and training may be substituted.
Minimum of 5 years of previous experience on heavy construction projects or industrial projects.
Minimum of 5 years of estimating experience in heavy civil or water infrastructure construction.
Strong understanding of civil construction methods, with a focus on treatment facilities, pump... For full info follow application link.
MWH Constructors is an EEO employer ' MWH Constructors considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship or other basis in accordance with federal, state or local laws or regulations.
Job Classification: Cost Estimators
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Compensation
Salary: Depending on Experience
Job Requirements
Experience Required: At least 5 years
Education Required: BachelorsMinimum Age: N/A
Gender: N/A
Application Deadline: 11/02/2025Job Location: Salem
Date Posted: 08/05/2025Hours Worked Per Week: 40
Shift: Day Shift
Duration of Job: Full Time, more than 6 months
You may contact this employer directly.
(Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)
Job Summary: Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc. (MWH) is seeking qualified candidates for a Civil Estimator based in our Salem office.
This position will prepare cost estimates at different levels of design for various delivery systems such as Construction Manager / General Contractor (CMGC), Design Build and Hard Bid. Projects will consist of wastewater treatment facilities, potable water treatment facilities, hydro-power facilities, fisheries, pipelines and various water infrastructure ranging from $1-250 million dollars.
Essential Functions
Prepare cost estimates on proposals, projects and studies and ensure that the content of the estimate is complete, accurate and meets the requirements of the Estimating Manager.
Adjust productivities, material prices, and means / methods depending on varying project conditions.
Review solicitation documents such as specifications and drawings to identify risks and opportunities related to competitive pricing.
Coordinate and review the variable estimating factors in each area with Engineering, Procurement and Operations.
Provide technical advice and assistance to the Estimating Team in the preparation of all levels of estimates ranging in scope and complexity.
Assist the Estimating Team with an independent assessment of an estimate's accuracy (upon completion of the estimate and summarization of all detailed man-hours, material, construction and home office costs).
Coordinate the performance of pricing structure development and application to takeoffs, derived quantities, quantity assumption, and cost allowances.
Obtain and verify construction quotations for facilitation of construction projects, addenda's and contract changes.
Obtain and verify subcontractor questions for construction projects and ensures compliance with construction documents.
Compile and analyze bids.
Develop reports for all review processes.
Provide constructability reviews and guidance to the operations team to ensure the preliminary costs of the projects.
Actively research, solicit, and develop a network of relationships within the supply chain.
Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontractors, and productivity analysis reports in order to continuously improve estimating accuracy.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field; equivalent combination of construction field experience, skills and training may be substituted.
Minimum of 5 years of previous experience on heavy construction projects or industrial projects.
Minimum of 5 years of estimating experience in heavy civil or water infrastructure construction.
Strong understanding of civil construction methods, with a focus on treatment facilities, pump... For full info follow application link.
MWH Constructors is an EEO employer ' MWH Constructors considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship or other basis in accordance with federal, state or local laws or regulations.
Job Classification: Cost Estimators
Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages,
employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more.
Compensation
Salary: Depending on Experience
Job Requirements
Experience Required: At least 5 years
Education Required: BachelorsMinimum Age: N/A
Gender: N/A
Job ID: 488487753
Originally Posted on: 8/7/2025
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