Senior Civil Estimator – Infrastructure & Highway Projects

Orion Engineers, PLLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Job summary

Orion Engineers, PLLC, based in Chicago, is seeking a dynamic Project Engineer to focus on infrastructure within the transportation sector. You will prepare detailed cost estimates for complex projects with minimal supervision.

Your role involves collaborating with various teams, ensuring financial compliance, and supporting client presentations. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, along with six years of experience in cost estimation, is required, or ten years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience in cost estimating.
• In lieu of education, 10 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates utilizing Cost Breakdown Structure.
• Perform conceptual estimating and ensure financial guidelines.
• Support price negotiations and client presentations.
• Develop duration estimates for construction activities.
• Analyze specifications and total construction costs.
• Prepare takeoffs on complex projects.

Skills

Cost estimating

Project management

Excel spreadsheets

Sage Timberline

HCSS HeavyBid

Education

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

Job description

Orion Engineers, PLLC, based in Chicago, is seeking a dynamic Project Engineer to focus on infrastructure within the transportation sector. You will prepare detailed cost estimates for complex projects with minimal supervision.

Your role involves collaborating with various teams, ensuring financial compliance, and supporting client presentations. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, along with six years of experience in cost estimation, is required, or ten years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.