Cost Estimator

Colliers Engineering & Design • Seattle, WA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Ramos Consulting Services (Ramos CS), now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is an engineering, program, and construction management firm serving public transit, transportation, and infrastructure projects across the Western United States. The Cost Estimator provides construction estimating support within the Project Controls group of the Construction Management Consultant (CMC) team for a light rail extension program’s trackwork and systems construction contract. The role prepares independent estimates for change order negotiations, value engineering, and claims analysis; reviews contractor and consultant cost proposals; and supports the Authority during preconstruction cost reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• Approximately 10 or more years of construction cost estimating experience on heavy civil, transit, or rail projects.
• Must be able to work on-site in Seattle.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience estimating trackwork, traction power, train control, or communications scopes.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferably in Washington, or an equivalent certification such as PMP.
• Certified Cost Estimator credential, such as AACE CCP or ASPE CPE.

Responsibilities

• Prepare independent cost estimates (ICE) of proposed changes for comparison with contractor cost proposals and to support the Resident Engineer in establishing a negotiating position.
• Support the Resident Engineer in change order price negotiations through cost analysis and estimating.
• Review contractor and consultant cost proposals for completeness, reasonableness, and contract compliance.
• Prepare construction cost estimates from drawings, outlines, and specifications for trackwork, systems, and civil scopes.
• Prepare cost estimates to support Authority-led value engineering efforts.
• Support CM/GC preconstruction cost reviews and Maximum Allowable Construction Cost (MACC) negotiations as requested.
• Provide cost and schedule analysis to evaluate contractor claims.
• Prepare cost-benefit analyses of proposed accelerations, schedule workarounds, and claim mitigation strategies.
• Provide estimating support for “what-if” scenario studies.
• Use Authority-supplied formats, processes, and procedures for all estimates.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee base plans, plus a 40% employer contribution toward dependent or family coverage plans.
• 120 hours of combined PTO and sick time annually, in addition to paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Pre-tax FSA/HSA options for medical, dental, and dependent care expenses.
• 100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential support for work-life balance, financial wellness, and emotional well-being.
• Access to expanded technical resources, mentorship, and career development opportunities across the Western United States and beyond.

What This Job Offers

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