Civil/Structural Estimator

STV Incorporated; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Job summary

STV Incorporated in New York City seeks a Civil/Structural Estimator with deep expertise in concrete and structural steel systems to join our Project Controls team. You will develop accurate estimates for structural and heavy civil components of a complex infrastructure project.

The role requires 7–12+ years of estimating experience, strong take-off and cost-analysis skills, and familiarity with cost drivers for reinforced concrete and steel framing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7–12+ years of estimating experience focused on civil and structural scopes.
• Demonstrated expertise in concrete and structural steel estimating for large-scale infrastructure or vertical construction projects.
• Strong experience with quantity take-offs and cost analysis from construction documents.
• In-depth knowledge of construction means and methods, materials, and cost drivers.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for concrete (cast-in-place, precast, foundations, rebar) and structural steel systems across all project phases.
• Perform quantitative take-offs from design drawings, specifications, and BIM models for civil and structural scopes.
• Analyze labor, material, equipment, and installation costs specific to heavy civil and structural construction.
• Develop cost models and pricing strategies for complex building and infrastructure elements.
• Evaluate structural systems including deep foundations, superstructure framing, elevated slabs, and support systems.
• Interpret design documentation to identify scope gaps, constructability risks, and cost drivers.
• Provide input into value engineering and alternative design solutions for cost optimization.
• Work closely with engineers, structural designers, contractors, and construction managers to validate estimate assumptions.
• Participate in design reviews, cost workshops, and estimate reconciliation sessions.
• Support coordination with the Port Authority and project leadership on cost strategy and reporting.
• Evaluate cost risks, escalation, and contingencies related to steel and concrete market conditions.
• Support pricing of change orders, scope revisions, and design updates.
• Review contractor bids and third‑party estimates for accuracy, competitiveness, and completeness.
• Collaborate with scheduling and cost control teams to align estimates with project schedules and budgets.
• Assist in tracking cost performance and forecasting as design advances.
• Maintain and update estimating databases, benchmarks, and historical cost data.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field

Tools

CostX

RSMeans

Bluebeam

Primavera

eBuilder

Job description

STV is seeking a highly skilled Civil/Structural Estimator with deep expertise in concrete and structural steel systems to join our Project Controls group in New York City.

This role will be responsible for developing accurate, detailed estimates for structural and heavy civil components of this complex, high-visibility infrastructure project.

The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of constructability, quantity take-offs, and cost drivers specific to reinforced concrete, structural steel framing, and large-scale urban construction.

Key Responsibilities

Civil & Structural Estimating

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for concrete (cast-in-place, precast, foundations, rebar) and structural steel systems across all project phases.
• Perform quantitative take-offs from design drawings, specifications, and BIM models for civil and structural scopes.
• Analyze labor, material, equipment, and installation costs specific to heavy civil and structural construction.
• Develop cost models and pricing strategies for complex building and infrastructure elements.

Technical Scope Expertise

• Evaluate structural systems including deep foundations, superstructure framing, elevated slabs, and support systems.
• Interpret design documentation to identify scope gaps, constructability risks, and cost drivers.
• Provide input into value engineering and alternative design solutions for cost optimization.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with engineers, structural designers, contractors, and construction managers to validate estimate assumptions.
• Participate in design reviews, cost workshops, and estimate reconciliation sessions.
• Support coordination with the Port Authority and project leadership on cost strategy and reporting.

Cost Analysis & Change Management

• Evaluate cost risks, escalation, and contingencies related to steel and concrete market conditions.
• Support pricing of change orders, scope revisions, and design updates.
• Review contractor bids and third‑party estimates for accuracy, competitiveness, and completeness.

Project Controls Integration

• Collaborate with scheduling and cost control teams to align estimates with project schedules and budgets.
• Assist in tracking cost performance and forecasting as design advances.
• Maintain and update estimating databases, benchmarks, and historical cost data.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7–12+ years of estimating experience focused on civil and structural scopes.
• Demonstrated expertise in concrete and structural steel estimating for large-scale infrastructure or vertical construction projects.
• Strong experience with quantity take-offs and cost analysis from construction documents.
• In-depth knowledge of construction means and methods, materials, and cost drivers.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting transportation, transit, or large public agency projects (Port Authority, MTA, DOT).
• Familiarity with urban infrastructure construction constraints (phasing, access, logistics, staging).
• Experience with Design‑Build, CM/GC, or alternative delivery methods.
• Proficiency with estimating tools and software (e.g., CostX, RSMeans, Bluebeam, Primavera, eBuilder).
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards (ACI, AISC, IBC).

Compensation Range

$95,975.90 - $109,686.74

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities.

The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We're passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We're also committed to delivering formative career experiences - and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.

Learn more atstvinc.com.

STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.