Civil Engineering Cost Estimator

GHD Group Pty Ltd • Irvine, CA

13d • $83,000 - $145,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of the environment, and we’ll help you go all the way. Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond. We are seeking an experienced Civil Construction Cost Engineer for our Project Controls group with 5 or more years of experience to prepare cost estimates, constructability reviews, and early-stage conceptual construction planning across our Western Region and Pacific portfolio. In this role, you will develop accurate estimates for complex public works infrastructure, spanning heavy civil, pipeline, transportation, treatment plant and marine-coastal environments. Building works will also be part of these projects. The role includes cost planning by analyzing conceptual designs, identifying potential construction challenges before they impact project delivery and integrating with engineering and architectural design teams to produce construction cost estimates. This position can be located in any of our offices in Ca, Seattle, WA or Phoenix, AZ.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience of civil, heavy civil, infrastructure, buildings or marine projects. Experience can be a combination of estimating, construction management and design.
• Flexibility: Professional comfort level working in varying roles, projects and locations. Typical project teams work across multiple time zones.
• Deep proficiency in both unit-priced estimating frameworks and detailed L-M-E breakdowns.
• Proficient in civil engineering plan reading, earthwork, pipeline and sitework calculations, knowledge of building systems and application and review of specifications.
• Work is primarily in Excel and Bluebeam.

Nice To Haves

• A professional civil engineering license in a western state is preferred.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical works will be helpful.
• Hands-on experience with HCSS-HeavyBid and Primavera-P6 will also be useful.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive, detailed estimates using both unit-priced and Labor-Material-Equipment (L-M-E) methodologies.
• Understanding of the process of applying bid unit costs and cost indexes for estimating projects in design.
• Formulate accurate, high-level cost forecasts and feasibility budgets based on early-stage, conceptual designs.
• Analyze design plans and project specifications to evaluate construction methods, identify logistical risks, and recommend cost-saving alternatives.
• Prepare and/or assist preparation of construction schedules from blueprints and cost estimates. Review construction schedules prepared by others.
• Estimating efforts are expected to include airports, bridges, treatment plants, military infrastructure, pipelines, roadways, parks and environmental restorations.
• Quantify and price marine-coastal projects, specifically wharf repairs and replacements, headlands development, dredging and beach replenishments.
• Collaborate with multiple internal project managers and engineering teams.

Benefits

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
• Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
• Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level