Project Estimator

Arcadis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Wellbeing program

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Arcadis in New York seeks a Construction Cost Estimator to join the Resilience Water Northeast team in New York. You will support projects nationwide and in the NYC & Westchester area, performing quantity takeoffs, developing estimates, and ensuring budgets remain accurate through the project lifecycle.

The role involves coordinating with the Digital Solutions Team on cost data analytics, presenting findings to stakeholders, and delivering client meetings both in person and online.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management.
• Eight or more years of experience as an estimator.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates from conceptual design through 100% design, including quantity takeoff, pricing, vendor price verification, evaluation of historical cost data, and preparation of markups and indirect cost estimates.
• Review cost estimates prepared by consulting engineers for client planning, design and construction projects.
• Advise on current market conditions and standard estimating practices and provide final recommendations on construction budgets for design projects.
• Prepare independent estimates for change orders, review and analyze contractor change proposal requests, and facilitate negotiations involving associated cost and schedule impacts.
• Prepare written basis of estimate reports to communicate cost estimating methodology, assumptions and cost analysis findings to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the Arcadis Digital Solutions Team to develop and implement cost data analytics and interactive reporting solutions using PowerApps and Power BI.
• Deliver presentations in person and virtually for client meetings and industry organizations.

Skills

Cost estimation

Client coordination

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management

Tools

Sage Estimating (Timberline)

MII

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

MS Office Suite

Primavera P6

Power BI

Job description

Arcadis is the leading global provider of sustainable design, engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. Over 34,000 employees in 30+ countries work together to improve quality of life through innovative projects.

Role description

Arcadis is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator to join the Resilience Water Northeast team in New York. The Cost Estimator will support pre‑construction and construction‑phase projects nationwide and in the NYC & Westchester area, occasionally requiring field visits. Responsibilities include reviewing constructability, performing quantity takeoffs, developing cost estimates aligned with current market conditions, and ensuring project budgets remain accurate throughout the project lifecycle.

Role accountabilities

• Develop cost estimates from conceptual design through 100% design, including quantity takeoff, pricing, vendor price verification, evaluation of historical cost data, and preparation of markups and indirect cost estimates.
• Review cost estimates prepared by consulting engineers for client planning, design and construction projects.
• Advise on current market conditions and standard estimating practices and provide final recommendations on construction budgets for design projects.
• Prepare independent estimates for change orders, review and analyze contractor change proposal requests, and facilitate negotiations involving associated cost and schedule impacts.
• Prepare written basis of estimate reports to communicate cost estimating methodology, assumptions and cost analysis findings to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the Arcadis Digital Solutions Team to develop and implement cost data analytics and interactive reporting solutions using PowerApps and Power BI.
• Deliver presentations in person and virtually for client meetings and industry organizations.

Qualifications & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management.
• Eight or more years of experience as an estimator.

Preferred qualifications

• Proficiency with Sage Estimating (Timberline), MII or similar estimating software and with Bluebeam or On-Screen takeoff tools.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with the MS Office Suite.
• Ability to develop a CPM schedule in Primavera P6.

Benefits and compensation

We offer a competitive salary range of $110,000–$160,000, plus benefits for full‑time and part‑time employees including medical, dental, vision, EAP, 401(k), life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition, wellbeing, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and paid time off. The salary is based on experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Equal opportunity employment

Arcadis is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to non‑discrimination on any basis prohibited by law, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or veteran status.