Executive Estimator Lead, Transit & Civil

WSP

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 143,000 - 213,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Estimating, based in New York, to lead complex transit/transportation cost estimation for large-scale projects. You will assemble quantity surveys, determine labor and material costs, and prepare bases of estimate for alternative delivery methods while guiding junior staff.

You will review designs for cost-effectiveness, manage risk factors, and support change analysis with senior project teams.

Qualifications

10+ years related experience in transit / transportation estimating (heavy civil, site civil, structural, building infrastructure).
Experience in architectural and MEP estimating is also a plus.
Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (e.g., Civil Engineering), Construction Management, or related.
Demonstrated experience working on and supporting complex multi-year / multi-million dollar projects and programs.
Demonstrated skill/experience in development of Conceptual through Bid Documents crew-based and unit price cost estimates using Spreadsheet, HCSS Heavy Bid, Sage Timberline, or other similar estimating software applications.
Strong knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff or BlueBeam software and MS Office applications.
Able to demonstrate progressively increasing responsibility in estimating, working effectively with minimal supervision.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Responsibilities

Analyze and identify scope of work from existing conditions, plans, and specifications through all phases of design and construction.
Perform accurate quantity surveys for all types of construction systems and materials.
Obtain labor rates, taxes and insurance requirements, as needed for estimate development.
Develop contractor-style construction cost estimates and prepare basis of estimate as required by the Estimating Manager.
Ensure all estimates are accurate and have considered all risk factors.
Review designs and specifications for cost-effectiveness and suggest appropriate alternatives.
Create detailed, market related owner’s cost estimate for scope change, work delays, etc. for assigned projects.
Assist the Resident Engineers and Project Managers with change analysis and development and/or validation of control budgets.
Maintain an operating awareness of all contract issues and project participants.
Participate in client and contractor negotiations to resolve contract changes and claims.
Participate in client or third-party reconciliations.
Perform other duties and projects as needed.