Estimator II

HNTB Corporation; Downers Grove (IL); In loco; USD 92.000 - 143.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

HNTB Corporation in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a cost estimator to develop preliminary and detailed estimates for complex infrastructure projects. You will analyze bid and design docs, build direct and indirect costs, and support cost decisions with data-driven analyses.

Under general supervision, you’ll collaborate with scheduling to align estimates with construction timelines, revise estimates for management, and assist in negotiations with vendors and subcontractors.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field with 3+ years cost estimating experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 7 years relevant cost estimating experience.
• Experience with roadway or bridge projects is preferred.

Mansioni

• Analyzes bid and design documents to produce detailed quantity takeoffs to support labor, equipment, and material cost development.
• Performs detailed cost estimates by means of operational analysis and past experience for productivity and cost development.
• Develops / builds direct and indirect estimates in estimating software with guidance.
• Prepares detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates.
• Revises estimates and reports to management accordingly.
• Provides support in price negotiations.
• Obtains cost information for materials, equipment, and services.
• Collaborates with scheduling team to develop productivity-based cost estimates and align estimates to construction schedules.
• Reviews contractual documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and changes.

Conoscenze

Cost estimation

Quantity takeoffs

Estimating software

Formazione

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

7 years relevant experience in lieu of degree

Strumenti

Estimating software

Descrizione del lavoro

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being under general supervision, preparing preliminary cost estimates for more complex projects. Accurately projecting the cost of upcoming projects and provides information by developing the cost estimate that builds up the estimated cost of a defined scope of work at any stage of project definition. Responsible for conceptual, definitive, man-hour, and equipment factored total installed cost estimates. Duties may also include preparing economic cost studies, cash flows, and contingency analyses.

What You’ll Do

• Analyzes bid and design documents to perform detailed quantity takeoffs to support labor, equipment, and material cost development.
• Performs detailed cost estimates by means of operational analysis utilizing past work experience and reputable industry publications for productivity assignment and overall cost development.
• Develops / builds the direct and indirect estimates in estimating software with guidance.
• Prepares detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates.
• Revises estimates and reports to management accordingly.
• Provides support in price negotiations.
• Obtains cost information for materials, equipment, and services.
• Performs related cost estimating and budgeting functions.
• Performs conceptual estimating.
• Collaborates with scheduling team to develop productivity-based cost estimates and to ensure alignment of estimates to construction schedules.
• Reviews contractual documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work, changes to scope, and cost estimates of scope changes.
• Assists in preparation of independent cost estimates for submitted change order proposals.
• Supports the review of estimates and proposals developed by third parties, including consultants’ estimates and contractors’ proposals.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related degree and 3 years relevant experience
• In lieu of education, 7 years relevant experience with the development of cost estimates

What We Prefer

• Experience preparing cost estimates on behalf of general contractor using commercially available estimating software
• Experience estimating roadway or bridge projects

Locations: Downers Grove, IL. The approximate pay range for Illinois is $91,710.82 - $143,445.15. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work