Head of Project Cost Estimation & Delivery

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Riverdale Park (MD)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority seeks a Senior Manager, Project Estimating to lead and mentor the estimating staff, develop integrated total project cost estimates, and enforce WMATA standards for independent estimates. The role requires advancing estimating practices, process automation, and cost reporting for stakeholders.

The position emphasizes risk identification, data on cost trends, and collaboration with project teams to support procurement and change management across

Qualifications

Experience leading estimating staff on large projects.
Strong knowledge of estimating techniques and cost analysis.
Familiarity with procurement, change orders, and contract management.

Responsibilities

Leads the estimating and cost analysis staff and sets procedures and standards.
Reviews estimates and ensures adherence to WMATA safety and regulatory requirements.
Delivers cost estimating services for procurement and project planning.
Champions industry standards and automates estimating processes where possible.
Develops reports on workload and KPIs and communicates with stakeholders.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Cost analysis

Staff mentoring

Project cost estimation

Reporting & KPI analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction, or related field

Tools

InEight, HCSS or similar

MS Office (Excel, Project, SharePoint)

Job description

The position emphasizes risk identification, data on cost trends, and collaboration with project teams to support procurement and change management across

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