Construction Cost Estimator III

HNTB Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 101,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a seasoned cost estimator to prepare detailed cost estimates for large, complex projects. You will work with project managers to ensure estimates meet financial and regulatory guidelines, using the Cost Breakdown Structure and historical data.

You will develop duration estimates, analyze drawings and specs, and support procurement and change orders. AACE/CPE CEP certifications are preferred and experience with design-build is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field plus 6 years of relevant experience
• Or 10 years of relevant cost-estimating experience in lieu of education

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed cost estimates using the Cost Breakdown Structure and historical data
• Prepares detailed breakdowns of components and elements for systems and subsystems
• Develops conceptual and definitive cost estimates for projects
• Collaborates with scheduling to align estimates with construction schedules
• Reviews specifications and drawings to calculate total construction cost
• Supports procurement documents related to Estimating Specifications
• Participates in client presentations as required
• Assists with price negotiations and cost information gathering

Skills

Cost estimation

Estimating accuracy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Cost breakdown structure

Job description

What We're Looking For

What We're Looking For The time is right to join HNTB! We have recently moved to downtown Minneapolis and are located in the heart of the city. Connected to a vibrant skyway system, our office sits on a top floor with incredible 360 views! At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee‑owners. This opportunity entails preparing all aspects of detailed cost estimates with minimal supervision for projects that are generally larger and more complex estimating assignments. Accurately projecting the cost of upcoming projects. Responsible for conceptual, definitive, man‑hour, and equipment factored total installed cost estimates. Duties may also include preparing economic cost studies, cash flows, and contingency analyses.

What You’ll Do

• Performs detailed cost estimates utilizing the Cost Breakdown Structure, determining the cost of each item from experience and summarizing the total.
• Prepares detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems.
• Performs conceptual estimating by establishing a project’s cost prior to development of graphical representation of a facility.
• Works closely with the project supervisor to ensure the project estimate meets all financial and regulatory guidelines.
• Operates and provides oversight and guidance on the use of selected estimating software.
• Provides support in price negotiations.
• Obtains cost information for materials and services.
• Participates in client presentations as required.
• Performs detailed cost estimates for professional services.
• Develops duration estimates of specific construction activities based on assumed construction approach and appropriate production rates.
• Prepares independent cost estimates for submitted change order proposals.
• Collaborates with scheduling team to develop productivity‑based cost estimates and to ensure alignment of estimates to construction schedules.
• Analyzes specifications, drawings, sketches, and sample layouts to calculate total construction cost using labor, material, and equipment pricing schedules in concert with historical data.
• Reviews contractual documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and scope changes.
• Accumulates, evaluates, and documents historical cost data and construction means and methods to maintain current estimating standards and databases.
• Prepares takeoffs on complex projects, drawings, and plans with project management and checks for mathematical and technical accuracy.
• Assigns material costs and staffing costs to the takeoffs.
• Supports the preparation of procurement documents related to Estimating Specifications.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related degree and 6 years relevant experience,
• or In lieu of education, 10 years relevant experience with the development of cost estimates

What We Prefer

• AACE Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), ASPE Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or equivalent
• Experience preparing cost estimates on behalf of general contractor using commercially available estimating software
• Experience working as client's PM/CM agent (e.g., providing program management/construction management services), or as part of design‑build contractor (or equivalent design and construction experience)

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations

Locations: Minneapolis, MN

The approximate pay range for Minnesota is $100,791.08 - $157,647.59. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $95,991.51 - $187,675.71. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location.

NOTICE TO THIRD‑PARTY AGENCIES

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

Our Company

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee‑owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E‑Verify Know your rights: Right to Work