Senior Estimator
About The Position
WSP USA is initiating a search for a Cost Estimator supporting our power generation projects. The candidate should have direct experience with large-scale electrical, mechanical, heavy civil projects. The 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 and participate in cost negotiations in all disciplines in change orders. Estimators are responsible for change order estimates development and collaboration with the discipline engineers for all project types. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily to create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture, construction management, engineering, business, environmental services or related course work.
- 5+ years of full time, technical experience in one of the estimating areas of architecture, electrical, mechanical or plumbing
- Strong client focus
- 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 HCSS HeavyBid, Sage Timberline, InEight (Hard Dollar), ConEst, Procore, CostOS, ProEst, STACK, ServiceTitan, etc.
- Construction contractor estimating experience
- AACE (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering) - CCP or CEP certification preferred
- ASPE (American Society of Professional Estimators) - CPE and/or QTO Estimating certification preferred
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/or 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 client's 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 and sub-contractors to explain the client point of view on reasonable cost of work.
- Participate in cost negotiations.
- Plan, assign and review the cost estimating work of estimates.
- Perform related tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- disability
- life
- retirement savings
- paid sick leave
- paid vacation (or other personal time)
- paid parental leave
- paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
