Senior Estimator

WSP in the U.S.; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Cost Estimator to support power generation projects, preferably in Houston, TX, with Mt. Laurel, NJ also considered. You will prepare and review construction cost estimates across design and construction phases, including CIP, change orders, and negotiations.

You will work with design engineers and contractors to establish detailed estimates for electrical, mechanical, and civil scopes. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of full-time estimating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, business or related coursework.
• Minimum 5+ years of full-time estimating experience in architecture, electrical, mechanical or plumbing.
• Strong client focus and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and conduct.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to safety policies.
• Experience with cost estimation concepts across design and construction phases.

Responsibilities

• Confer with designers, consultants and contractors to establish detailed cost estimates.
• Prepare and facilitate detailed estimates for all design/construction phases.
• Supervise quantity surveys and cost evaluations from design documents to changes.
• Review contractor estimates and assess value relative to scope of work.
• Communicate with contractors to explain cost viewpoints and negotiate costs.
• Assist in cost negotiations and plan cost estimating work assignments.
• Coordinate with engineers for multi-discipline estimates.

Skills

Strong client focus

Ethical decision-making

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, business, environmental services

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Sage Timberline

InEight (Hard Dollar)

ConEst

Procore

CostOS

ProEst

STACK

ServiceTitan

Job description

Job Description

WSP USA is initiating a search for a Cost Estimator supporting our power generation projects. Preference for the candidate is to be located in our Houston, TX office. The following locations will also be considered: Mt. Laurel, NJ. Be involved in projects with our Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges. Power generation projects include different technologies such as but not limited to fossil fuel, nuclear or renewable energies.

The candidate should have direct experience with large-scale electrical, mechanical, heavy civil project. The candidate will prepare and review construction cost estimates for various construction projects in various stages of development. The Estimator is responsible for providing detailed cost estimates on new construction, rehabilitation, alterations, replacement systems, Capital Improvement projects (CIP), change orders and participate in cost negotiations in all disciplines in change orders. Estimators are responsible for change order estimates development and collaboration with the discipline engineers for all project types.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help.

With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily to create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. In the U.S, WSP was recognized onTIME ’ s list of the world ’ s best companies and Fortune ’ s Change the World list.

As part of our team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

Your Impact

• Confer with a broad range of designers, consultants and contractors to coordinate and establish detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
• Prepare and/or facilitate the preparation of detailed cost estimates for all phases of design and/or construction.
• Supervise the development of quantity surveys and cost evaluations relating to design documents, contract drawings, specifications or contract changes.
• Review and report on contract estimates prepared by consultants; recommend if estimate is appropriate for client's implementation.
• Reviews contractor proposals and compares them to scope of work. Determines fair and reasonable value of work based on the proposal submitted. Delineates cost by trade and discipline.
• Communicate with contractors and sub-contractors to explain the client point of view on reasonable cost of work.
• Participate in cost negotiations.
• Plan, assign and review the cost estimating work of estimates.
• Perform related tasks as assigned.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture, construction management, engineering, business, environmental services or related course work.
• 5+ years of full time, technical experience in one of the estimating areas of architecture, electrical, mechanical or plumbing
• Strong client focus
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP"s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge in use of HCSS HeavyBid, Sage Timberline, InEight (Hard Dollar), ConEst, Procore, CostOS, ProEst, STACK, ServiceTitan, etc.
• Construction contractor estimating experience
• AACE (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering) - CCP or CEP certification preferred
• ASPE (American Society of Professional Estimators) - CPE and/or QTO Estimating certification preferred

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

WSP also provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $86,100 - $150,590 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.