Estimator III

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed cost estimates utilizing the Cost Breakdown Structure, determining the cost of each item from experience and summarizing the total.
• Prepares detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems.
• Performs conceptual estimating by establishing a project’s cost prior to development of graphical representation of a facility.
• Works closely with the project supervisor to ensure the project estimate meets all financial and regulatory guidelines.
• Operates and provides oversight and guidance on the use of selected estimating software.
• Provides support in price negotiations. Obtains cost information for materials and services. Participates in client presentations as required.
• Performs detailed cost estimates for professional services.
• Develops duration estimates of specific construction activities based on assumed construction approach and appropriate production rates.
• Prepares independent cost estimates for submitted change order proposals.
• Collaborates with scheduling team to develop productivity-based cost estimates and to ensure alignment of estimates to construction schedules.
• Analyzes specifications, drawings, sketches, and sample layouts to calculate total construction cost using labor, material, and equipment pricing schedules in concert with historical data.
• Reviews contractual documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and scope changes.
• Accumulates, evaluates, and documents historical cost data and construction means and methods to maintain current estimating standards and databases.
• Prepares takeoffs on complex projects, drawings, and plans with project management and checks for mathematical and technical accuracy. Assigns material costs and staffing costs to the takeoffs.
• Supports the preparation of procurement documents related to Estimating Specifications.
• Prepares reviews of engineers estimates for complex civil contracts.
• Compiles independent quantity take-offs on major projects for quality check purposes.
• Prepares independent change order estimates for construction contracts.
• Updates cost forecasts for upcoming work.
• Analyzes bid tabulations.
• Updates price database.
• Produces economic cost studies, cash flows, and contingency analyses.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related degree and 6 years relevant experience, or
• In lieu of education, 10 years relevant experience with the development of cost estimates

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• AACE’s CEP (Certified Estimating Professional) or equivalent designation
• Experience developing cost estimates and quantity takeoffs in heavy highway construction
• Experience estimating and bidding projects with a general contractor or subcontractor on heavy civil projects
• Familiarity with basic design requirements for roads and bridges
• Experience preparing cost estimates using a variety of Estimating tools, including Excel spreadsheets, Sage Timberline, HCSS HeavyBid, and/or other estimating software

About the Role

Orion Engineers, PLLC is a dynamic and diverse professional firm focused on infrastructure and the transportation industry. We are seeking a Project Engineer with a strong focus on these areas to join our growing firm.

Benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay

Competitive compensation package offered.

Schedule

Full-time position available.