Hybrid Cost Estimator - Infrastructure & Utilities

Parametrix; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare (medical, etc

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Performance-based bonuses

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (vacation & sick)

Paid Holidays

Parental Bonding Leave

Job summary

Parametrix is seeking a Cost Estimator to join our Advisory Services team in a hybrid work environment in San Francisco, CA. You will contribute to cost estimating for infrastructure and public utilities projects, performing quantity takeoffs, developing Basis of Cost Estimates, and conducting market research with clients and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in construction management or engineering with a focus on cost estimating and proficiency with RS Means Online, Blue Beam,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in construction management and/or engineering, with a focus on cost estimating.
• 2+ years of experience preparing cost estimates through the planning and design phases of the project life cycle.
• Exposure to multiple estimating software such as RS Means Online, Blue Beam (or other electronic takeoff software), Timberline, and HCSS.
• Working knowledge in development of Life Cycle Cost (LCC) estimates to compare long-term economic trade-offs between options and alternatives.
• Knowledge of the CSI MasterFormat and UniFormat classifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as construction management, engineering, economics, finance, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a multi-discipline engineering team as a cost estimator.
• Support the Parametrix team in development of conceptual and detailed engineering and construction estimates.
• Conduct quantity and material takeoffs.
• Build the Basis of Cost Estimate based on feedback from users, owners, and the engineering teams.
• Conduct market research to understand cost drivers for material and labor.
• Establish relationships with clients by participating in workshops, including preparation of defensible data, relevant questions, and risk-based information to guide team decision-making.
• Collaborate with multiple team members and clients across multiple projects is important to the successful execution of this role.

Skills

Cost estimating

Cost engineering

Project controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

RS Means Online

Blue Beam

Timberline

HCSS

Job description

Parametrix is seeking a Cost Estimator to join our Advisory Services team in a hybrid work environment in San Francisco, CA. You will contribute to cost estimating for infrastructure and public utilities projects, performing quantity takeoffs, developing Basis of Cost Estimates, and conducting market research with clients and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in construction management or engineering with a focus on cost estimating and proficiency with RS Means Online, Blue Beam,