Cost Estimator (52915)

Urban Engineers; Wayne (PA); Híbrido; USD 100.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical coverage

Dental plan

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K plan

ESOP

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Urban Engineers is seeking a Cost Estimator to join the Estimating Department. This position supports cost estimating across a broad mix of projects including highway, bridge, marine, transit, aviation, and rail designs.

Responsibilities include detailed estimates, quantity takeoffs, pricing, documentation, and client deliverables. The role requires strong communication and familiarity with estimating software; hybrid work options in the Philadelphia region are available.

Formación

• Experience in cost estimating for heavy civil projects is required.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interpret design documents and prepare documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Develop detailed cost estimates at various design stages under supervision.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and price labor, materials, and equipment.
• Prepare estimates for highways, bridges, marine, transit, aviation, and rail projects.
• Maintain documentation for estimates, takeoffs, pricing, and assumptions.
• Assist with estimating deliverables to clients and management.
• Support estimation databases, historical cost data, and libraries.
• Help with project budget updates and reconciliation as design progresses.

Descripción del empleo

Urban Engineers is seeking a Cost Estimator to join the Estimating Department. This position will support cost estimating activities for a wide variety of projects including highway, bridge, marine, transit, aviation, and rail designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates during various stages of design development under the direction and review of senior estimating staff.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other direct cost pricing in support of detailed estimates.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for a wide variety of projects including highway, bridge, marine, transit, aviation, and rail designs for internal and external clients.
• Maintain clear and complete supporting documentation for estimates, quantity takeoffs, pricing, and estimate assumptions.
• Provide estimating, change order review, and project controls support as assigned.
• Assist with the preparation and presentation of estimating deliverables to internal and external clients.
• Support the maintenance of estimating databases, historical cost information, and computer-based office libraries.
• Support project budget and estimate updates, including reconciliation of changes as designs progress.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction cost estimating with a focus in heavy civil or facilities and 2 years' experience in passenger rail or related transportation modes.
• Contractor, construction management, design consultant, or owner-side estimating experience is preferred.
• Experience interpreting design documents, developing quantity takeoffs, pricing labor, materials, and equipment, and preparing estimate documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field is preferred.
• Professional certification in cost estimating or cost management, such as AACE CCP/CEP or ASPE AEP/CPE, or demonstrated progress toward an applicable professional certification, is desirable but not required.
• Working knowledge of cost estimating and cost management practices, including estimate development, cost forecasting, and change management.
• Experience with estimating software such as InEight, HeavyBid, or B2W is preferred, or demonstrated ability to learn new estimating software.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Bluebeam software or similar.
• Familiarity with scheduling software such as ASTA or Primavera P6 is a plus.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits Of Working At Urban

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K and company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Certification Bonus

Pay Rate: $100,000 - $125,000 / year

Location(s): {Philadelphia, PA | Cherry Hill, NJ | King of Prussia, PA | Hybrid

About Urban:

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Our culture is built around our people. Voted a Top Workplace in the Philadelphia region by our employees, we are committed to advancing careers and providing a foundation for professional growth. Urban offers a wide range of health, welfare, and financial benefits to our employees, as well as career development through tuition assistance program, and certification incentives. Founded in 1960, Urban provides services for buildings, ports, transit, railroads, airports, bridges, and highways. We specialize in engineering design, environmental, planning, construction services, and program management. By providing innovation, technical excellence, and on-time performance, we create value for our Clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status