Senior Estimator

WSP; United States; On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our Project Controls team, based in our Washington DC, Columbia MD, or Herndon VA offices. You will prepare estimates by gathering drawings and specifications, identify labor, material, and time requirements, and compute costs for transit electrical projects.

You will also maintain cost databases and present findings to the team. The role requires a BS in an engineering discipline, 10 years in transit electrical estimating, strong knowledge of On-Screen

Qualifications

• 10 years related experience in transit electrical estimating (facilities, systems, infrastructure).
• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (e.g. Civil Engineering), Construction Management, or equivalent
• Demonstrated skill/experience in development of Conceptual through Bid Document crew-based or unit price cost estimates
• Strong knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff or Bluebeam software and MS Office applications.
• Able to read plans and develop cost estimates
• Strong understanding of construction processes
• Able to demonstrate progressively-increasing responsibility in estimating, working effectively with minimal supervision.
• 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<br/>Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Responsibilities

• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering drawings, specifications, and related documents for various disciplines.
• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, drawings, specifications, and related documents.
• Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains cost database by entering and backing up data.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Skills

Estimating experience

Blueprint reading

Cost analysis

Software: On-Screen Takeoff

Software: Bluebeam

MS Office

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or related field

Construction Management degree or equivalent

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Sage Timberline

Other estimating software

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Estimator to join our Project Controls team. This individual can be based out of either our Washington DC, Columbia MD, or Herndon VA office.

Be involved in projects with our Project Controls and Technology Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering drawings, specifications, and related documents for various disciplines.

• Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, drawings, specifications, and related documents.

• Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.

• Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.

• Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.

• Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

• Maintains cost database by entering and backing up data.

• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10 years related experience in transit electrical estimating (facilities, systems, infrastructure)

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (e.g. Civil Engineering), Construction Management, or equivalent

• Demonstrated skill/experience in development of Conceptual through Bid Document crew-based or unit price cost estimates

• Strong knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff or Bluebeam software and MS Office applications.

• Able to read plans and develop cost estimates

• Strong understanding of construction processes

• Able to demonstrate progressively-increasing responsibility in estimating, working effectively with minimal supervision.

• 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, and/or other estimating software applications

• Experience in architectural and mechanical estimating is also a plus

• Construction contractor estimating experience

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.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $165,000-$185,000/year

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.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $165,000-$185,000/year

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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.