Estimating AVP: Lead Complex Transit & Civil Projects

WSP in the U.S.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA seeks an experienced Assistant Vice President, Estimating in New York to lead cost estimation on complex transit and transportation programs. You will guide the team, develop contractor-style estimates, and ensure accuracy across multiple projects from concept to bid.

You will coordinate with engineers and project managers, manage risk, and uphold safety and conduct policies while supporting major multi-year initiatives from the One Penn Office.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of transit/transportation estimating experience.
• Experience in architectural and MEP estimating is a plus.
• BS degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related.
• Experience with multi-year, multi-million dollar projects and programs.
• Experience developing conceptual through bid estimates using listed software.
• Strong knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff or BlueBeam and MS Office.
• Progressively increasing responsibility in estimating with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to ethics and safety in handling company funds and resources.

Responsibilities

• Analyze scope of work from conditions, plans, and specs through all design and construction phases.
• Perform accurate quantity surveys for construction systems and materials.
• Obtain labor rates, taxes, and insurance requirements for estimate development.
• Develop contractor-style cost estimates and prepare basis of estimate.
• Ensure estimates are accurate and account for risk factors.
• Review designs for cost-effectiveness and suggest alternatives.
• Create detailed owner’s cost estimates for scope changes or delays.
• Assist Resident Engineers and Project Managers with change analysis and budgets.
• Maintain awareness of contract issues and project participants.
• Participate in client and contractor negotiations to resolve changes and claims.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Sage Timberline

On-Screen Takeoff

BlueBeam

MS Office

Job description

WSP USA seeks an experienced Assistant Vice President, Estimating in New York to lead cost estimation on complex transit and transportation programs. You will guide the team, develop contractor-style estimates, and ensure accuracy across multiple projects from concept to bid.

You will coordinate with engineers and project managers, manage risk, and uphold safety and conduct policies while supporting major multi-year initiatives from the One Penn Office.