Estimator III

HNTB Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation seeks an experienced estimator to prepare all aspects of detailed cost estimates for large, complex projects with supervision. You will develop labor, material, and equipment costs, support procurement, and collaborate with scheduling and project teams in Manhattan, NY.

The role requires a relevant degree or equivalent experience, CEP/CPE certifications, and proficiency with estimating software. Office-based role with potential field collaboration and client presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related field with 6 years of cost estimating experience, or 10 years without a degree.
• AACE CEP or ASPE CPE certification or equivalent.
• Experience preparing cost estimates for general contractors using estimating software.
• Experience as client PM/CM agent or design-build contractor experience.
• Willingness to report to the Project Office and Job Site in Manhattan.

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed cost estimates using the Cost Breakdown Structure and summarizes totals.
• Prepares detailed breakdowns of components and elements of estimates.
• Performs conceptual estimating prior to development of graphical facility representations.
• Collaborates with scheduling to align estimates with construction schedules.
• Gathers cost information for materials and services and supports procurement documents.

Education

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

10 years relevant experience in cost estimating

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

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 preparing all aspects of detailed cost estimates with minimal supervision for projects that are generally larger and more complex estimating assignments. Accurately projecting the cost of upcoming projects. 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:

• Performs detailed cost estimates utilizing the Cost Breakdown Structure, determining the cost of each item from experience and summarizing the total.
• Prepares detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems.
• Performs conceptual estimating by establishing a project’s cost prior to development of graphical representation of a facility.
• Works closely with the project supervisor to ensure the project estimate meets all financial and regulatory guidelines.
• Operates and provides oversight and guidance on the use of selected estimating software.
• Provides support in price negotiations.
• Obtains cost information for materials and services.
• Participates in client presentations as required.
• Performs detailed cost estimates for professional services.
• Develops duration estimates of specific construction activities based on assumed construction approach and appropriate production rates.
• Prepares independent cost estimates for submitted change order proposals.
• Collaborates with scheduling team to develop productivity-based cost estimates and to ensure alignment of estimates to construction schedules.
• Analyzes specifications, drawings, sketches, and sample layouts to calculate total construction cost using labor, material, and equipment pricing schedules in concert with historical data.
• Reviews contractual documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and scope changes.
• Accumulates, evaluates, and documents historical cost data and construction means and methods to maintain current estimating standards and databases.
• Prepares takeoffs on complex projects, drawings, and plans with project management and checks for mathematical and technical accuracy.
• Assigns material costs and staffing costs to the takeoffs.
• Supports the preparation of procurement documents related to Estimating Specifications.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related degree and 6 years relevant experience, or In lieu of education, 10 years relevant experience with the development of cost estimates.
• AACE Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), ASPE Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or equivalent.
• Experience preparing cost estimates on behalf of general contractor using commercially available estimating software.
• Experience working as client's PM/CM agent (e.g., providing program management/construction management services), or as part of design-build contractor (or equivalent design and construction experience).
• Ability to report to Project Office and Job Site located in Manhattan.

What We Prefer:

• AACE Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), ASPE Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or equivalent.
• Experience preparing cost estimates on behalf of general contractor using commercially available estimating software.
• Experience working as client's PM/CM agent (e.g., providing program management/construction management services), or as part of design-build contractor (or equivalent design and construction experience).
• Ability to report to Project Office and Job Site located in Manhattan.

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.

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

Location: New York, NY

The approximate pay range for New York is $95,991.51 - $187,675.71.

The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $95,991.51 - $187,675.71.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.