Senior Estimator

WSP is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Project Controls team in one of our offices: Washington DC, Columbia MD, or Herndon VA.

About the role

Be involved in projects with our Project Controls and Technology Team and contribute to a growing organization that meets client objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering drawings, specifications, and related documents for various disciplines.
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, drawings, specifications, and related documents.
• Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains cost database by entering and backing up data.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

• 10 years of related experience in transit electrical estimating (facilities, systems, infrastructure).
• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (e.g., Civil Engineering), Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated skill/experience in development of Conceptual through Bid Document crew-based or unit price cost estimates.
• Strong knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff or Bluebeam software and MS Office applications.
• Able to read plans and develop cost estimates.
• Strong understanding of construction processes.
• Able to demonstrate progressively-increasing responsibility in estimating, working effectively with minimal supervision.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge in use of HCSS HeavyBid, Sage Timberline, and/or other estimating software applications.
• Experience in architectural and mechanical estimating.
• Construction contractor estimating experience.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Paid sick leave, vacation (or other personal time), parental leave, and bereavement leave.
• Paid time off for voting and naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected salary range: $165,000–185,000 per year, based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. We design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With over 15,000 employees in more than 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with clients to help communities prosper. WSP offers a flexible and agile workplace model while providing comprehensive benefits to support employees' health and financial stability throughout their careers.