Senior Estimator
About the role
This Opportunity WSP USA is initiating a search for a Cost Estimator supporting our power generation projects. Preference for the candidate is to be located in our Houston, TX office. The following locations will also be considered: Mt. Laurel, NJ. Be involved in projects with our Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges. Power generation projects include different technologies such as but not limited to fossil fuel, nuclear or renewable energies.
Responsibilities
- Confer with a broad range of designers, consultants and contractors to coordinate and establish detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
- Prepare and/or facilitate the preparation of detailed cost estimates for all phases of design and/or construction.
- Supervise the development of quantity surveys and cost evaluations relating to design documents, contract drawings, specifications or contract changes.
- Review and report on contract estimates prepared by consultants; recommend if estimate is appropriate for client's implementation.
- Reviews contractor proposals and compares them to scope of work. Determines fair and reasonable value of work based on the proposal submitted.
- Delineates cost by trade and discipline.
- Communicate with contractors and sub-contractors to explain the client point of view on reasonable cost of work.
- Participate in cost negotiations.
- Plan, assign and review the cost estimating work of estimates.
- Perform related tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture, construction management, engineering, business, environmental services or related course work.
- 5+ years of full time, technical experience in one of the estimating areas of architecture, electrical, mechanical or plumbing.
- Strong client focus.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere 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 and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge in use of HCSS HeavyBid, Sage Timberline, InEight (Hard Dollar), ConEst, Procore, CostOS, ProEst, STACK, ServiceTitan, etc.
- Construction contractor estimating experience.
- AACE (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering) - CCP or CEP certification preferred.
- ASPE (American Society of Professional Estimators) - CPE and/or QTO Estimating certification preferred.
Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Pay
Expected Salary (all locations): $86,100 - $150,590
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