Lead Estimator

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Be involved in projects with our Project Controls and Technology Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach- and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Estimator to be located in either our New York or one of our New Jersey offices.

Duties and Responsibilities

Analyze and identify scope of work from existing conditions, plans, and specifications through all phases of design and construction.

Perform accurate quantity surveys for all types of construction systems and materials

Obtain labor rates, taxes and insurance requirements, as needed for estimate development.

Develop contractor-style construction cost estimates and prepare basis of estimate as required by the Estimating Manager in accordance with the program requirements

Ensure all estimates are accurate and have considered all risk factors.

Review designs and specifications for cost-effectiveness and suggest appropriate alternatives

Participate in client or 3rd party reconciliations

Review Contractor Detail Change Order Requests and determine material requirements, processing and job routing

Create detailed, market related owner’s cost estimate for scope change, work delays, etc. for assigned projects

Assist the Resident Engineers and Project Managers with change analysis and development and / or validation of control budgets.

Maintain an operating awareness of all contract issues and project participants

Participate in client and contractor negotiations to resolve contract changes and claims

Perform other duties and projects as needed

Talent is the essence of meeting our client’s objectives, goals and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to have that first discussion of you joining our team.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (e.g. Civil Engineering), Construction Management, or related

10 years related experience in architectural/heavy civil/structural/utility elements for urban infrastructure and transportation projects

10 years related experience on Energy, Gas and T&D projects / programs

Demonstated experience working on and supporting complex multi year / multi milion $ projects and programs

Demonstrated skill/experience in development of Conceptual through Bid Documents crew-based or unit price cost estimates using Spreadsheet, HCSS Heavy Bid and Sage Timberline software applications

Strong knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff software and MS Office applications.

Able to demonstrate progressively-increasing responsibility in estimating, working effectively with minimal supervision.

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge in use of Primavera P6 CPM Scheduling software

PMP

About WSP USA

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the transportation, buildings, energy, water and environment sectors. With nearly 9,500 people in 150 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com/usa

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be a key piece in our meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

As a federal contractor and recipient of federal funds, WSP USA is a drug free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer - Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin and Veterans and Disability.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

WSP USA Inc., WSP USA Buildings Inc., and WSP USA Services Inc. (collectively WSP USA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status

Company info

Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc.
Website : http://www.pbworld.com