Cost Estimator III

Purpose and Scope

The Cost Estimator III serves as a seasoned, senior-level professional responsible for producing comprehensive, discipline-integrated construction cost estimates that support complex industrial facilities maintenance and infrastructure projects. The role performs advanced quantity take-offs; evaluates labor, material, equipment, productivity, market conditions, and risk factors; and applies both established and innovative estimating tools and standards to generate highly reliable ROM, budgetary, and task-level cost data.

Job Duties and Essential Responsibilities

• Perform advanced estimating activities supporting complex industrial operations and infrastructure projects, requiring independent evaluation of diverse, non-routine scope elements.
• Complete multi-discipline, highly detailed quantity take-offs, including specialized systems, demonstrating expert-level insight into cost drivers.
• Apply seasoned judgment in analyzing labor, material, equipment, productivity, market conditions, escalation, and risk.
• Provide analytical, critical-thinking, and communication skills to influence decision-making and identify cost-effective alternatives.
• Independently manage multiple concurrent estimates with exceptional accuracy and timely execution.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in RSMeans and improve estimating tools and methodologies.
• Ensure estimates meet scope, schedule, and budget expectations with increased complexity.
• Develop complete, traceable documentation including assumptions and Basis of Estimate narratives.
• Interface proactively with cross-functional teams to validate scope and ensure alignment.
• Mentor junior estimators and support team development.

Required Education/Experience/Certification

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted for degree.
• 5+ years of job-related experience.

Preferred Education/Experience/Certification

• Experience in HVAC and Fire Protection construction preferred.

Other Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain required clearances/badges as required by program and position.
• Must have the ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written in an effective manner.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

• This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards; occasional lifting to 20 pounds; constant sitting with use of computer terminal; constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents; constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication; constant mental alertness; must possess planning/organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines.
• Field work will consist primarily of site walk downs in support of design projects and system trouble shooting.
• Site hazard training and Personal Protective Equipment are provided.

Compensation Details

• $89K

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retail benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Retirement benefits
• Education reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance