Construction Estimator – Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing

WSP Global Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Estimator (Electrical, General Construction, Mechanical, Plumbing) to support the NYC School Construction Authority (SCA). The candidate will prepare and review construction cost estimates for projects in various stages of development, including CIP and change orders.

You will coordinate with designers, consultants and contractors, develop quantity surveys, review contractor proposals, and participate in cost negotiations while upholding WSP's safety and ethics policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, environmental services or related coursework.
• 3–5 years of full-time estimating experience in architecture, electrical, mechanical or plumbing.
• Combination of education and experience acceptable per policy.

Responsibilities

• Confer with designers, consultants and contractors to establish detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
• Prepare and/or facilitate detailed cost estimates for all design phases and construction.
• Supervise development of quantity surveys and cost evaluations relating to design documents, contract drawings, specifications or contract changes.
• Review contractor estimates; recommend if estimate is appropriate for SCA implementation.
• Communicate with contractors and sub-contractors to explain SCA position on cost of work and participate in cost negotiations.
• Plan, assign and review the cost estimating work of estimates.

Skills

Estimating experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Sage Timberline

Job description

WSP USA is seeking an Estimator (Electrical, General Construction, Mechanical, Plumbing) to support the NYC School Construction Authority (SCA). The candidate will prepare and review construction cost estimates for projects in various stages of development, including CIP and change orders.

You will coordinate with designers, consultants and contractors, develop quantity surveys, review contractor proposals, and participate in cost negotiations while upholding WSP's safety and ethics policies.