Project Estimators (Rail Transit & NYCT)

Tectonic MSA•Forest Hills, NY

7d•$75,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Tectonic is actively seeking experienced, full-time Project Estimators for upcoming MTA Transit projects (NYC Transit, Metro North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, Staten Island Railway, Bus, etc.), as well as for upcoming NJ Transit and Amtrak projects! This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, and opportunities to work on challenging and exciting high-profile projects! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Create Cost Estimates and Project / Program Budgets for various design-build and/or construction efforts; Perform Project Site Visits to build and update various project estimates and budgets; Develop and present to the client and Project Management Team baseline and updated project budgets, cost projections / estimates-at-completion, and other cost analytics; Review, analyze, and comment on baseline contractor payment schedules and breakdowns; Create independent cost estimates for Change Orders / Additional Work Orders; Review contractor-submitted cost proposals for and create cost comparison documents; Assist in Change Order / Additional Work Order negotiations; Provide guidance relative to fair-and-reasonable nature of various contractor-submitted cost proposals and associated unit-cost pricings as compared to industry standard pricing; Assist with cost / budget elements of Monthly Status Reporting; Attend and participate in project meetings as required; All related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of related work experience in planning, estimating, monitoring and project controls of rail transit construction / design-build projects or equivalent
Strong computer skills with thorough knowledge of construction industry cost estimating, budgeting principles, practices, and construction means and methods applicable to the heavy civil / rail transit field of work
HS Diploma/Equivalent required
Ability to understand and interpret written specifications, plans, and construction documents for work orders and build documents
Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with clients, supervisors, and Project Team members

Nice To Haves

BS Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Create Cost Estimates and Project / Program Budgets for various design-build and/or construction efforts
Perform Project Site Visits to build and update various project estimates and budgets
Develop and present to the client and Project Management Team baseline and updated project budgets, cost projections / estimates-at-completion, and other cost analytics
Review, analyze, and comment on baseline contractor payment schedules and breakdowns
Create independent cost estimates for Change Orders / Additional Work Orders
Review contractor-submitted cost proposals for and create cost comparison documents
Assist in Change Order / Additional Work Order negotiations
Provide guidance relative to fair-and-reasonable nature of various contractor-submitted cost proposals and associated unit-cost pricings as compared to industry standard pricing
Assist with cost / budget elements of Monthly Status Reporting
Attend and participate in project meetings as required
All related duties as assigned

Benefits

Opportunities for mentoring, professional development, and career advancement
Tuition reimbursement to advance education
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and personal days
Company-observed, paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing opportunities
Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision, and life coverage
High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) option paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for medical expenses and dependent care
Commuter benefits for public transportation costs
Short and long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program