Description
WSP USA is seeking a Senior Estimator to support power generation projects. As a Senior Estimator, you will be involved in preparing and reviewing construction cost estimates for various projects. You will work with the Energy Team and be part of a growing organization that meets clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
Responsibilities:
- Confer with 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.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture, construction management, engineering, business, environmental services, or related coursework.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- 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.
Compensation:
- Expected Salary: $86,100 - $150,590