Principal Construction Estimator

Parsons; United States; Remote; USD 126,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Principal Construction Estimator to manage estimating activities for large highway projects, including major bridge construction. The role involves leading a team, ensuring quality control, and reviewing project documents. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and a relevant degree, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Schedules

Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of related work experience.
• Ability to manage team of estimators preparing complex deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead all estimate scope requirements for projects.
• Oversee preparation and delivery of project estimating deliverables.
• Review contract documents for reasonableness of estimated costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Primavera

Contract Manager

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with exceptional people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Construction Estimator to join our team! In this role you will develop, manage, and/or execute estimating activities for large and complex construction projects in Highway / DOT including major bridge construction.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide management, guidance, and act as a leader within the estimating team.
• Lead all estimate scope requirements with specific projects and be completely responsible for all estimated costs for contracted services.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of project estimating deliverables and ensures estimates are prepared in accordance with company policies, program requirements, and meet quality control standards.
• Utilize knowledge in resource skill sets and durations required to prepare and deliver estimates.
• Review contract documents to determine reasonableness of estimated cost and verifies that all risk and contingencies have been appropriately applied.
• Participate in detailed estimate and schedule reviews.
• Contribute to and review schedules based on the estimate.
• Contribute to and review pre-qualification and technical proposal documents.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Ability to manage team of estimators preparing difficult and complex estimating deliverables typical for major bridge construction.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Minimum of 10 years of related work experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have a clear understanding of, and ability to work with construction contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Familiarity with typical project controls software such as HCSS Heavy Bid, Primavera scheduling software, Estimate/Schedule Transfer tools, Contract Manager, and DMCS (Document and Materials Control System).

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a similar role
• Advanced degree in management or related field is preferred.
• Familiarity in estimating variety of major bridge types including arch bridges, cable-stayed bridges, and truss bridges
• Familiarity with cost estimating related to land-based and marine-based construction.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next! Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $227,900.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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