Senior Estimator

Mace; New York (NY); On-site; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking an experienced Estimator for a vital transit project in New York City, focusing on cost management for the Hudson Tunnel Project. This role requires over 10 years in construction estimating, strong collaboration skills, and proficiency in MEP and civil project estimation.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a thorough understanding of NYC construction trade union rules. The role offers an inclusive environment and flexibility, with an estimated starting salary of $180k.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in construction estimating on complex infrastructure or tunnel projects.
• Proficiency in cost estimating methodologies and techniques related to construction.
• Experience in preparing detailed cost estimates for MEP, civil, or architectural construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide project scoping, design, and supervision services for a large transit program.
• Collaborate to develop accurate cost estimates for transit program components.
• Present estimates to key stakeholders demonstrating project knowledge.

Skills

Construction estimating

Project controls

Cost management

Schedule management

Knowledge of NYC trade unions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Mace, as part of MPA delivery partner joint venture of Mace-Parsons-Arcadis

We have been selected as the Gateway Development Commissions partners of choice to support the GDC across the Gateway Program in New York, inclusive of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

The busiest rail connection between New York, New Jersey, and the Northeast Corridor, the Hudson Tunnel Project will improve capacity, reliability, and resiliency of commuter and intercity rail transit serving 800,000 daily passengers from Washington, D.C. to New York and New England. A milestone project supported by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the project is slated to receive nearly $12 billion in federal funding, the largest investment in a mass transit project in modern history.

Our Values Shape The Way We Consult, And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They Are

• Safety First - Going Home Safe and Well.
• Client Focus - Deliver on Our Promise.
• Integrity - Always Do the Right Thing.
• Create Opportunity - For Our People to Excel.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Provide project scoping, design, and construction phase supervision services for a large transit program in New York City.
• Utilizing your knowledge of project controls, including cost and schedule management methods, specific to the transit industry.
• Collaborating with the program lead estimator and the cost estimating team to develop accurate cost estimates for various components of the transit program, such as civil, structural, architectural, electrical, mechanical, track, utilities, maintenance and storage facilities, signal and communications systems, bus depot facilities, and way side power facilities.
• Leads a team preparing estimates and cost planning for a portfolio and/or projects.
• Drives the delivery of measurement exercises, including preparation of schedules of quantities.
• Develops strategic review of prospects and fact finding on key related elements.
• Manages benchmarking exercises to test the estimate.
• Oversees the quality assurance of estimates within the function ensuring they are fit for purpose.
• Presents the estimate to key stakeholders demonstrating a full knowledge and understanding of the project.

You’ll need to have

• 10 years of experience in construction estimating on complex infrastructure or tunnel projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Proficiency in cost estimating methodologies and techniques related to construction.
• Knowledge of New York City construction trade unions rates and rules.
• Experience in preparing detailed cost estimates for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), civil, structural, or architectural construction projects.
• Strong ability to produce high-quality materials within tight timeframes and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.

Note: The estimated starting salary for this position is $180k. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.