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Prospect Construction is a Heavy Civil Contractor that specializes in water and wastewater treatment plants, hydraulic structures/facilities, shoring systems, large concrete tanks, pump stations/process facilities, dewatering, major excavations, structural steel, process equipment, and mechanical systems. Prospect began as a General Contractor in 1998, with our first office location in Puyallup Washington. Over the last few decades, Prospect has coupled its expertise in complex projects with its vast level of self-performance to grow into one of the premier treatment plant contractors in the West. This continued growth has allowed Prospect to bring our expertise into new geographical regions, with the establishment of our offices in Missoula, Montana and Sheridan, Wyoming.

Why do we exist? Prospect Construction seeks to glorify God by providing opportunities for our employees to utilize their unique gifts through construction to benefit and serve our families, stakeholders, and community. What do we do? We construct unique, complex, and challenging projects for our clients throughout the west.

Description Summary:

The Chief Heavy Civil Estimator is responsible for leading the company’s heavy civil estimating strategy, execution, and team development across all offices. This role will oversee a group of estimators operating from a centralized estimating location and will support bids for projects throughout the company’s footprint.

This position is a key leadership role in expanding the company’s heavy civil capabilities into new and existing markets including dams and water resource infrastructure, mass grading, mining support infrastructure, underground utilities, pipelines, and large-scale site development. The Chief Heavy Civil Estimator will produce accurate, complete, and competitive estimates and will build repeatable estimating systems that drive profitable growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities for Civil Estimator:

• Lead and manage a team of estimators responsible for heavy civil bids across all offices.
• Assign estimating responsibilities, coordinate workloads, and ensure bid schedules are met.
• Develop and mentor estimating staff through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Establish clear estimating workflows, standards, review processes, and deliverables.
• Lead preparation of competitive and complete estimates for heavy civil and large development pursuits.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs, pricing, labor and equipment productions, and bid-leveling.
• Develop pricing strategies and collaborate with leadership to determine bid markups, general conditions, contingency, and schedule impacts.
• Coordinate bid reviews and executive-level presentations prior to submission.
• Support expansion into new heavy civil markets and project types including:
• Dams / levees / water infrastructure
• Mass grading / earthwork
• Mining and mine infrastructure
• Wet and dry utilities
• Pipeline – Water/Sewer/Oil/Gas
• Large developments and site infrastructure
• Build estimating models, assemblies, means-and-methods assumptions, and productivity benchmarks for emerging work types.
• Identify equipment needs, subcontractor requirements, and labor production assumptions to support new civil capabilities.
• Ensure all estimates include complete scope coverage, clear assumptions, and appropriate risk allocation.
• Identify project risks and opportunities including logistics, access, production constraints, seasonal impacts, and design ambiguities.
• Support constructability reviews and sequencing concepts that align with execution strategies.
• Ensure the bid complies with owner requirements, bid forms, and proposal instructions.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing and scope input for specialty work (dewatering, drilling, blasting, shoring, etc.).
• Evaluate subcontractor quotes for completeness and accuracy; manage bid leveling and scope alignment.
• Assist in development of strategic partnerships for emerging markets and scopes.
• Maintain and improve a heavy civil cost database including labor, equipment, materials, trucking, and subcontractor benchmarks.
• Track estimate performance and contribute to lessons learned based on job cost results and field feedback.
• Coordinate with operations, project management, and field leadership to validate means/methods and production assumptions.
• Participate in turnover meetings and support transition from bid to execution.
• Assist operations in early project planning, budgeting, and buyout strategy as needed.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Civil Construction Estimator
• Proven experience leading estimating efforts on complex heavy civil projects
• Demonstrated success managing or mentoring estimators and leading bid teams.
• Strong understanding of:
• Heavy civil means and methods
• Equipment spreads and production rates
• Construction scheduling impacts
• Labor, trucking, and material pricing models
• Risk management and bid strategy
• Advanced understanding of data analysis methods
• Familiarity with civil estimating computer software
• Ability to interpret civil plans, specs, geotechnical reports, contract terms and design documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to present to senior leadership
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and capable of managing multiple concurrent pursuits
• Critical-thinker and problem-solver
• BA in engineering, construction science or similar relevant field
• Experienced with HCSS and Timberline estimating software

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

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