Cost Estimator

UNAVAILABLE; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided healthcare

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with company 50

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee wellness program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Ramos CS, now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is seeking a Cost Estimator to support the Project Controls team on a light rail extension program. The role focuses on independent cost estimates, change orders, value engineering, and claims analysis for trackwork and systems within a heavy civil context.

On-site in Seattle, requiring a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 10+ years of estimating experience; PE license preferred with CCP/CPE credentials desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• Approximately 10+ years of construction cost estimating experience on heavy civil, transit, or rail projects.
• Experience estimating trackwork, traction power, train control, or communications scopes preferred.
• PE license (Washington preferred) or equivalent certification such as PMP preferred.
• Certified Cost Estimator credential (AACE CCP or ASPE CPE) preferred.
• Must be able to work on-site in Seattle.
• English reading, writing, and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares independent cost estimates (ICE) of proposed changes for comparison with the Contractor's cost proposals, supporting the Resident Engineer in establishing a negotiating position.
• Supports the Resident Engineer in change order price negotiations through cost analysis and estimating support.
• Reviews contractor and consultant cost proposals for completeness, reasonableness, and contract compliance.
• Prepares construction cost estimates from drawings, outlines, and specifications for trackwork, systems, and civil scopes.
• Prepares cost estimates to support Authority-led value engineering efforts.
• Supports CM/GC preconstruction cost reviews and MACC negotiation support as requested.
• Provides cost and schedule analysis support to evaluate contractor claims.
• Prepares cost-benefit analyses of proposed accelerations, schedule workarounds, and claim mitigation strategies.
• Provides estimating support for 'what-if' scenario studies.
• Uses Authority-supplied formats, processes, and procedures for all estimates.

Skills

10+ years cost estimating experience

Strong analytical ability

Education

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

Professional Engineer (PE) license (Washington preferred)

Certified Cost Estimator (AACE CCP or ASPE CPE) preferred

Job description

Overview

Ramos CS, now part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is an engineering, program, and construction management firm providing quality transit, transportation, and infrastructure consulting services on public projects across the Western United States. We focus our solutions on mobility-related projects that serve the needs of our communities within the municipal, transit, transportation, airport, and port sectors.

With a staff of diversified, licensed professionals, our philosophy stems from the idea that successful project execution starts with people.

We are seeking a Cost Estimator to provide construction estimating support within the Project Controls group of the Construction Management Consultant (CMC) team on a light rail extension program's trackwork and systems construction contract. The Cost Estimator prepares independent cost estimates to support change order negotiations, value engineering, and claims analysis, reviews contractor and consultant cost proposals, and supports the Authority during preconstruction cost reviews.

Responsibilities

• Prepares independent cost estimates (ICE) of proposed changes for comparison with the Contractor's cost proposals, supporting the Resident Engineer in establishing a negotiating position.
• Supports the Resident Engineer in change order price negotiations through cost analysis and estimating support.
• Reviews contractor and consultant cost proposals for completeness, reasonableness, and contract compliance.
• Prepares construction cost estimates from drawings, outlines, and specifications for trackwork, systems, and civil scopes.
• Prepares cost estimates to support Authority-led value engineering efforts.
• Supports CM/GC preconstruction cost reviews and Maximum Allowable Construction Cost (MACC) negotiation support as requested.
• Provides cost and schedule analysis support to evaluate contractor claims.
• Prepares cost-benefit analyses of proposed accelerations, schedule workarounds, and claim mitigation strategies.
• Provides estimating support for "what-if" scenario studies.
• Uses Authority-supplied formats, processes, and procedures for all estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• Approximately 10+ years of construction cost estimating experience on heavy civil, transit, or rail projects.
• Experience estimating trackwork, traction power, train control, or communications scopes preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Washington preferred) or an equivalent certification such as PMP preferred.
• Certified Cost Estimator credential (such as AACE CCP or ASPE CPE) preferred.
• Must be able to work on-site in Seattle.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $115,000 to $185,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

Ramos Consulting Services, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, offers competitive benefits that support our employees in their life and career. This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to:

• Employer-Provided Healthcare: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee base plans. We also provide a 40% employer contribution toward dependent or family coverage plans.
• Paid Time Off: 120 hours of combined PTO and Sick Time annually, in addition to paid holidays.
• Retirement Planning: Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax FSA/HSA options for medical, dental, and dependent care expenses to help manage out-of-pocket costs.
• Employee Wellness & Support: 100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential support for work-life balance, financial wellness, and emotional well-being.
• National Resources & Career Growth: As part of the Colliers Engineering & Design national platform, employees have access to expanded technical resources, mentorship, and diverse career development opportunities across the Western United States and beyond.