Estimator

WSP • Tempe, AZ

7h

About The Position

WSP USA is initiating a search for an Estimator (General Construction, MEP, etc.) supporting our client with national construction industry estimating experience. The potential to work out of any WSP office, including Tempe/Phoenix, AZ; Chicago, IL; Las Vegas, NV and Dallas, TX.
The successful candidate will prepare and review construction cost estimates for various construction projects in various stages of development. The Estimator is responsible for providing detailed cost estimates on new construction, rehabilitation, alterations, replacement systems, Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), change orders, Life Cost Analysis, Energy Cost Saving, Bid reviews and clarifications, contractor evaluations, and participate in cost negotiations in all disciplines. Estimators are responsible for accurate review and assessment in estimating for all project types and internal/external deliverables and tracking.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture, construction management, engineering, environmental services or equivalent.
• 5-7 years of full time, technical experience in one of the estimating construction areas of architecture, electrical, mechanical or plumbing.
• A satisfactory combination of education and experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge in use of estimating process/procedure, industry related costs, and/or other estimating application.
• Construction contractor estimating experience.

Responsibilities

• Confer with a broad range of designers, consultants and contractors to coordinate and establish detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
• Prepare and/or facilitate the preparation of detailed cost estimates for all phases of design and construction.
• Supervise the development of quantity surveys and cost evaluations relating to design documents, contract drawings, specifications or contract changes.
• Review and report on contract estimates prepared by consultants; recommend if estimate is appropriate for implementation.
• Reviews contractor proposals and compares them to scope of work. Determines fair and reasonable value of work based on the proposal submitted. Delineates cost by trade and discipline.
• Communicate with contractors, sub-contractors, and internal team members to explain the industry standard point of view on reasonable cost of work, as associated with SOW and conditions.
• Participate in cost negotiations, cost QA/QC, and revision recommendations with justification and quantification.
• Plan, assign and review the cost estimating work of estimates.
• Perform related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
• WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

What This Job Offers

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