Assistant Vice President, Estimating

WSP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 143,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Estimating, based in New York, to lead complex transit/transportation cost estimation for large-scale projects. You will assemble quantity surveys, determine labor and material costs, and prepare bases of estimate for alternative delivery methods while guiding junior staff.

You will review designs for cost-effectiveness, manage risk factors, and support change analysis with senior project teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years related experience in transit / transportation estimating (heavy civil, site civil, structural, building infrastructure).
• Experience in architectural and MEP estimating is also a plus.
• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (e.g., Civil Engineering), Construction Management, or related.
• Demonstrated experience working on and supporting complex multi-year / multi-million dollar projects and programs.
• Demonstrated skill/experience in development of Conceptual through Bid Documents crew-based and unit price cost estimates using Spreadsheet, HCSS Heavy Bid, Sage Timberline, or other similar estimating software applications.
• Strong knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff or BlueBeam software and MS Office applications.
• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and identify scope of work from existing conditions, plans, and specifications through all phases of design and construction.
• Perform accurate quantity surveys for all types of construction systems and materials.
• Obtain labor rates, taxes and insurance requirements, as needed for estimate development.
• Develop contractor-style construction cost estimates and prepare basis of estimate as required by the Estimating Manager.
• Ensure all estimates are accurate and have considered all risk factors.
• Review designs and specifications for cost-effectiveness and suggest appropriate alternatives.
• Create detailed, market related owner’s cost estimate for scope change, work delays, etc. for assigned projects.
• Assist the Resident Engineers and Project Managers with change analysis and development and/or validation of control budgets.
• Maintain an operating awareness of all contract issues and project participants.
• Participate in client and contractor negotiations to resolve contract changes and claims.
• Participate in client or third-party reconciliations.
• Perform other duties and projects as needed.

Skills

Transit/Transportation estimating

Architectural & MEP estimating

Conceptual to Bid cost estimates

Estimating software (Spreadsheet, HCSS

Sage Timberline

On-Screen Takeoff

BlueBeam

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Sage Timberline

On-Screen Takeoff

BlueBeam

Excel

Job description

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Assistant Vice President, Estimating to be based out of our One Penn Office and will report to PANYNJ's One Liberty Plaza office to provide realistic cost estimates to include gathering and analyzing the amount of money, time, materials and labor that is required to prepare cost estimates for complex projects utilizing alternative delivery methods and review estimates prepared by more junior staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze and identify scope of work from existing conditions, plans, and specifications through all phases of design and construction.
• Perform accurate quantity surveys for all types of construction systems and materials.
• Obtain labor rates, taxes and insurance requirements, as needed for estimate development.
• Develop contractor-style construction cost estimates and prepare basis of estimate as required by the Estimating Manager.
• Ensure all estimates are accurate and have considered all risk factors.
• Review designs and specifications for cost-effectiveness and suggest appropriate alternatives.
• Create detailed, market related owner’s cost estimate for scope change, work delays, etc. for assigned projects.
• Assist the Resident Engineers and Project Managers with change analysis and development and/or validation of control budgets.
• Maintain an operating awareness of all contract issues and project participants.
• Participate in client and contractor negotiations to resolve contract changes and claims.
• Participate in client or third-party reconciliations.
• Perform other duties and projects as needed.

Talent is the essence of meeting our client’s objectives, goals and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to have that first discussion of you joining our team.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years related experience in transit / transportation estimating (heavy civil, site civil, structural, building infrastructure).
• Experience in architectural and MEP estimating is also a plus.
• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (e.g., Civil Engineering), Construction Management, or related.
• Demonstrated experience working on and supporting complex multi-year / multi-million dollar projects and programs.
• Demonstrated skill/experience in development of Conceptual through Bid Documents crew-based and unit price cost estimates using Spreadsheet, HCSS Heavy Bid, Sage Timberline, or other similar estimating software applications.
• Strong knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff or BlueBeam software and MS Office applications.
• 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 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 estimating software.
• Estimating certification from AACEI or ASPE.
• Construction contractor estimating experience.

About WSP USA

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the transportation, buildings, energy, water and environment sectors. With nearly 9,500 people in 150 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com/usa

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Additional benefits include 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.

Addressing Workplace Fit

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be a key piece in our meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its US companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $143,000 - $213,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.