Senior Estimator

Stantec; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Senior Estimator to lead cost estimating for large civil construction projects. The role involves managing teams, developing estimates, and coordinating schedules while offering flexibility in work arrangements. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in construction and estimating, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Paid family leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in estimating and construction roles.
• Extensive technical knowledge of cost estimating and engineering design.
• Ability to mentor and guide team members in estimating techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the development of multi-discipline cost estimates and schedules.
• Prepare advanced cost estimates for complex projects.
• Identify project risks and contribute to Cost and Schedule Risk Analyses.

Skills

Cost estimating

Construction management

Risk assessment

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MCACES MII

Job description

Join a team that has partnered with clients for more than 100 years to improve the quality of life around the world. When it comes to hydropower, power delivery, dams, locks, and navigation projects, we design with the next generation in mind. We operate with the strength of a $6B company paired with the agility of a specialized energy group to deliver some of the most iconic and cutting-edge projects around the world. This proud legacy has fostered a culture of innovation and safety, leading our team to design the world's most impactful projects-projects vital to both local and global communities.

As a Senior Estimator at Stantec, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and coordinating large multi-discipline heavy civil cost estimates and construction schedules. You will work with a dynamic team of cost estimators, schedulers and construction engineers in Stantec's construction engineering group. You will be a productive leader on the team and will mentor and support others in the development of their skills. You will be responsible for coordinating teams of discipline estimators, and the position will frequently require the direct estimating of at least one project discipline.

The position will have the responsibility to support exciting, complex projects throughout the world ranging from approximately $1 million to $2 billion. The successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination and development of cost estimates and schedules for design teams at traditional project development milestones.

Stantec takes a measured approach to workplace flexibility and choice for employees' workplaces. Our goal is to strike the optimal balance between providing flexibility, sustaining successful teams and optimizing productivity for the benefit of our employees, projects, and clients. We value a vibrant, healthy, enriching workplace culture that considers employee well-being and work-life balance so our people can bring their best to work every day. This position will have flexibility in working from home or a Stantec US office and may require some domestic and possibly international travel.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the timely development of comprehensive multi-discipline cost estimates and construction schedules.
• Prepare advanced cost estimates for complex projects and serve as the primary cost estimating point of contact for clients.
• Compile and integrate information from all estimating disciplines into unified cost estimates.
• Establish site-specific estimating criteria, including wage rates and person-hour productivity metrics.
• Validate material takeoffs and construction quantities from technical drawings.
• Perform thorough quality control of construction documents and prepare comprehensive basis of cost estimate reports for end users.
• Review design specifications and drawings to identify risks and opportunities for competitive pricing.
• Identify and assess project risks, quantify their potential cost and schedule impacts, and contribute to the development of comprehensive Cost and Schedule Risk Analyses (CSRAs)
• Prepare and coordinate constructability reviews for engineering designs.
• Interface with designated management and client counterparts on specific estimating tasks.
• Provide support for procurement, change orders, and claims valuation and negotiations.
• Propose innovative solutions for construction and estimating challenges, contributing design ideas to improve project efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance procedures and tools for cost estimating.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in cost estimation and construction management.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Extensive technical knowledge of cost / estimating, engineering design, and construction practice and applicable standards and procedures
• Expertise in one or more of the following estimating disciplines : buildings, heavy civil / structural, and / or marine construction.
• Advanced understanding of different contract methods and how they apply to estimating.
• Experience with one or more scheduling software packages (Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Experience abiding by U.S. federal guidelines for completing cost estimates and construction schedules.
• Proficiency in using the MCACES MII cost estimating platform.
• Proficiency in using other database-driven estimating platforms such as Sage Timberline Estimating, InEight, and RS Means.
• Experience working with other discipline estimators to develop a comprehensive project estimate.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present cost estimating projects.
• Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgement, creativity, and innovation.
• Ability to guide and mentor estimating team members in engineering and construction based estimating techniques and methodologies.
• Ability to travel for site reconnaissance and interfacing with clients and stakeholders (domestic and some international travel may be periodically required).
• Positive attitude with strong relationship building skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of combined experience in an estimating and construction role is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience estimating costs for building structures is required.
• Additional field and estimating experience in heavy civil, tunnel, or marine construction required.

Typical office environment working with computers. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Salary Range(s) :

• 128,600 - $193,000 Min / Max Pay Range(s) for postings located in MN, NYC / NY
• 112,300 - $168,500 Min / Max Pay Range for postings located in CO, HI, MD and IL
• CA Other Areas $112,300 - CA Other Areas $168,500 Min / Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary : Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term / long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary / casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Illinois-Chicago

Other Locations : United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-New York-New York, United States-California-San Diego

Organization : BC-2241 Energy-US East

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Apr 15, 2025, 6 : 02 : 33 AM

additional

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability / Protected Veterans

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