Senior Construction Cost Estimator

Arcadis; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Estimator to develop conceptual through construction estimates and to lead multidisciplinary estimating assignments for a diverse project portfolio, including data center advisory work.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on estimating experience across building, site, and infrastructure scopes, with the ability to defend cost conclusions to clients and project teams. This on-site role in Los Angeles offers meaningful projects and career growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction estimating or cost management experience.
• Experience leading or coordinating complex estimating assignments.
• Ability to defend estimating conclusions to clients and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of conceptual, design-phase, GMP/bid, and construction cost estimates.
• Review drawings and specs to identify scope, gaps, and cost risks.
• Coordinate estimators across disciplines to ensure complete, consistent estimates.
• Present estimating conclusions and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits as required to support estimating and delivery.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Cost management

Client presentations

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Digital estimating tools

Quantity takeoff software

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Estimator to develop conceptual through construction estimates and to lead multidisciplinary estimating assignments for a diverse project portfolio, including data center advisory work.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on estimating experience across building, site, and infrastructure scopes, with the ability to defend cost conclusions to clients and project teams. This on-site role in Los Angeles offers meaningful projects and career growth.