Senior Cost Estimator – Construction Projects (Hybrid)

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 117,510 - 146,888; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking a skilled candidate for a position in Construction & Development focused on cost estimation and project management. The role includes preparing detailed material, labor, and cost estimates, analyzing project documents, and ensuring cost efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal applicant will hold a Bachelor’s degree and have extensive experience, including in management roles.

This position allows for telework one day per week and provides a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Minimum of twelve (12) years of related experience.
• Minimum of six (6) years in a management or supervisory role and/or project manager role in a large, multi-faceted organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare material, labor, and cost estimates for all design stages.
• Analyze documents to identify potential setbacks and cost influences.
• Provide evaluations of estimates to determine potential risks.
• Communicate cost assessments to senior management and contractors.
• Ensure accurate pricing information from databases and suppliers.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong team-building skills

Knowledge of construction costs and budgets

Proficiency in mathematics and statistics

Ability to read and interpret technical documents

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Construction or Project Management, Business Administration or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Oracle-based estimating tools

Job description

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking a skilled candidate for a position in Construction & Development focused on cost estimation and project management. The role includes preparing detailed material, labor, and cost estimates, analyzing project documents, and ensuring cost efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal applicant will hold a Bachelor’s degree and have extensive experience, including in management roles.

This position allows for telework one day per week and provides a competitive salary range.