Cost Estimator

Hardesty & Hanover; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

401(k) plan

Job summary

A full-service infrastructure engineering firm in New York City is seeking a Cost Estimator with extensive experience in construction management. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience including expertise in Primavera P6. The role includes developing cost estimates and construction schedules. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction management and/or general contracting experience.
• Experience on projects in the $1M to $500M range.
• Strong computer skills for reports and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop Preliminary and Independent Cost Estimates.
• Analyze Alternative Design Options.
• Update Construction Schedules during Design Phase.

Skills

Communication skills

Construction scheduling

Cost estimation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

H&H is offering an exciting opportunity for a Cost Estimator to join our New York City office. The Cost Estimator will have experience with public transportation infrastructure including highways, rail, bridges and building facilities.

With over 138 years of experience, H&H is a trusted full-service infrastructure engineering firm. Our clients, including infrastructure owners, contractors, and colleagues, rely on us for intricate and innovative engineering solutions. They trust our time-tested ability to manage the entire life cycle of a project, from the study and planning phase through to design and construction. With over 600 talented employees located across 30 offices nationwide, H&H can efficiently and effectively handle assignments of all sizes, types, and delivery methods around the country and across the globe.

Responsibilities

• Development of Preliminary Cost Estimates throughout various design phases
• Development of Independent Cost Estimates (ICE)
• Develop Analysis of Alternative Design Options
• Detailed Bid Analysis and Award Recommendations to Owners
• Preliminary Construction Schedule Development During Design Phase
• Change Order analysis and development of ICE value.
• Construction Schedule Updates

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• Minimum ten (10) years of specific construction management and/or construction general contracting experience on assorted construction project types
• Experience as construction scheduler, cost estimator and/or project controls analyst on small to large construction projects: $1M to $500M range
• Construction Scheduling experience using Primavera P6 (required)
• Excellent Communication Skills required for establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external clients
• Experience reviewing construction project plans and specifications to ensure they contain a reasonable schedule of prices, quantities, and units of measurement (required)
• Excellent computer software skills required (Microsoft Word & Excel) for completing reports, spreadsheets and related project documentation

Salary range— $110,000-$135,000 annually. Salary commensurate with experience.

We offer a professional work environment, competitive salary, benefits package, and 401(k).