Lead Estimating & Project Cost Management

AACE International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WMATA is seeking a Senior Manager, Project Estimating to lead a staff of engineers and construction professionals in preparing independent cost estimates and integrated total project cost and schedule estimates. The role enforces WMATA procedures and develops departmental guidelines for cost development.

It involves managing workflows, identifying risks, and presenting reports to managers and stakeholders. This position requires strong leadership, extensive estimating expertise, and a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
• Experience supervising cost estimating staff.
• Knowledge of estimating software and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating and cost analysis staff; establish procedures and standards.
• Review basis of estimates, assumptions, and productivity rates.
• Deliver construction and project cost estimating services for procurement and planning.
• Promote use of industry standards for estimating lifecycle.
• Automate estimating processes to improve efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Constructability reviews

Workload management

Cost estimation

Education

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

High School Diploma/GED + PMP or related cert + 4 years construction experience

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint)

PROCORE

Documentum

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

RS Means Estimating

InEight/HCSS

Job description

WMATA is seeking a Senior Manager, Project Estimating to lead a staff of engineers and construction professionals in preparing independent cost estimates and integrated total project cost and schedule estimates. The role enforces WMATA procedures and develops departmental guidelines for cost development.

It involves managing workflows, identifying risks, and presenting reports to managers and stakeholders. This position requires strong leadership, extensive estimating expertise, and a focus on