Senior Cost Estimator — Water & Infrastructure Projects

Stantec; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to join our multidisciplinary water-delivery teams across the United States. You will lead the development of detailed cost estimates for major capital and construction projects, supervise data-driven estimation processes, and collaborate with design teams to drive cost-effective decisions.

You will design estimate databases, review drawings, analyze bid documentation, and provide guidance on risk and schedule integration for complex water projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in cost estimating or construction management.
• Experience developing construction cost estimates and schedules at various design stages per AACEI guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate development of detailed cost estimates for major capital projects.
• Analyze costs, materials, labor, bid docs, and specs to produce reliable estimates.
• Design and maintain cost estimating databases using various software.
• Review drawings to support value management and cost decisions.
• Evaluate third-party estimates and monitor market conditions to validate estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for large concrete structures and contribute to project schedules.
• Write Basis of Estimate and Basis of Schedule reports.
• Collaborate with clients on estimate and schedule reviews.
• Identify site-specific estimating criteria including labor, equipment, and materials.

Skills

Cost estimation

Construction management

Analytical thinking

Database management

Value management

Risk assessment

Problem solving

Team leadership

Client collaboration

Documentation

Education

EIT

CCT

CST

LEED Green Associate

Associate DBIA

PMP

Tools

MII

Sage

InEight

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to join our multidisciplinary water-delivery teams across the United States. You will lead the development of detailed cost estimates for major capital and construction projects, supervise data-driven estimation processes, and collaborate with design teams to drive cost-effective decisions.

You will design estimate databases, review drawings, analyze bid documentation, and provide guidance on risk and schedule integration for complex water projects.