Cost Estimator Engineer - Engineer Senior

About the role

The position leads and manages Metro District cost estimating activities. The incumbent will ensure application of consistent cost estimate process and procedures, maintain accuracy of all cost estimates, stay updated on advancements in cost estimation, and foster this expertise as a Metro District core competency. The incumbent will develop conceptual design comparative cost estimates to assist MnDOT in determining the best value alternative.

Responsibilities

• Ensure application of consistent cost estimate process and procedures
• Maintain accuracy of all cost estimates
• Stay updated on advancements in cost estimation
• Foster expertise in cost estimation as a Metro District core competency
• Develop conceptual design comparative cost estimates to assist MnDOT in determining the best value alternative

Requirements

• Licensure as a professional civil engineer with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design (AELSLAGID) or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity.
• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university AND two years of post-graduation civil engineering work OR a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university or equivalent AND one year of post-graduation civil engineering work.
• A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

Qualifications

• Sufficient human relations skills to work cooperatively with others as part of a team.
• Sufficient communication skills to communicate ideas and concepts verbally and in writing.

Skills

• Ability to manage cost estimating activities effectively.
• Knowledge of cost estimation techniques and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Pay

• Engineer Senior: $39.06 - $57.47 / hourly; $81,557 - $119,997 / annually
• Engineer Graduate 2: $32.13 - $47.49 / hourly; $67,087 - $99,159 / annually

Schedule

• Day Shift
• Monday - Friday