Project Controls – Sr. Estimator

About the role

As a Senior Estimator at HDR, your primary focus will include the development and review of capital cost estimates, construction cost estimates, and/or service estimates for various market sectors including Waste, Power, and Industrial. You will typically apply a crew-based approach, forming crews from multiple disciplines, conducting quantity takeoffs, and estimating from design drawings. Other responsibilities include data gathering and analysis, cost estimate database management, problem identification and resolution, preparation of basis and assumptions documentation, and support for training and marketing activities, including proposal development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review capital cost estimates, construction cost estimates, and/or service estimates for a variety of different market sectors including Waste, Power, and Industrial.
• Form crews from multiple disciplines and conduct quantity takeoffs and estimates from design drawings.
• Data gathering and analysis, cost estimate database management, identifying problems and making recommendations.
• Prepare basis and assumptions documentation, supporting training, and marketing activities including proposal development.
• Maintain awareness of current market conditions, construction methodologies, and other relevant information to gain and maintain expertise in cost estimating.

Requirements

• Extensive understanding of electrical equipment and materials and knowledge of electrical construction methodologies.
• The ability to develop and interpret construction schedules using tools like Microsoft Project and Primavera P6.
• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Construction Science Engineering or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 10 years' related experience.
• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office software.
• Advanced understanding of construction estimating concepts, construction scheduling, and elements associated with risk.
• Intermediate management fundamentals.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Certifications (one or more): CPE, CCT, CEP, PSP, EVP, PMI-SP, PMP, CCM, PRMP, DRMP, PE.
• Preference given to local candidates.
• Knowledge and proficiency of estimating software (e.g., Sage, Assemble, RS Means).

Skills

The ideal candidate will have an extensive understanding of electrical equipment and materials and be knowledgeable in electrical construction methodologies. They should also possess the ability to develop and interpret construction schedules, using tools like Microsoft Project and Primavera P6.

Benefits

At HDR, we believe in fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment where each employee is valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We are committed to employment equity and equal opportunity, ensuring a diverse and supportive workplace for all.

Pay

Details regarding pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The position is full-time.

Benefits

Details regarding benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The position is full-time.

Benefits

Details regarding benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Pay

Details regarding pay are not specified in the job posting.

Primary Location

United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor

Industry

Waste

Job Posting

Jun 17, 2026

Sponsorship

(visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.