Senior Estimator: Data Center & MEP Projects

HDR; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 107,464 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead multi-discipline cost estimating for capital projects and services. You will generate estimates, analyze data, and provide direction to project teams across civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural domains.

The role requires 10+ years of related experience, strong MS Office, scheduling, and risk competencies, and a proven ability to lead estimates. HDR values employee ownership and inclusive collaboration in complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Construction Science Engineering or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 10 years' related experience.
• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office software.
• Advanced understanding of construction estimating concepts, construction scheduling and elements associated with Risk.
• Intermediate Management fundamentals.
• Able to lead small project estimates.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general or discipline cost estimating generating capital cost and/or services estimates; data analysis identifying problems and make recommendations; and control activities for project and/or proposal efforts
• Support estimate reporting and reviews
• Provide technical direction to assigned personnel when delegated
• Execute simultaneous tasks within broadly defined parameters
• Prepare services, distributable, contractor indirect and/or capital cost estimates in specialized discipline areas using current techniques and market pricing
• Prepare cost/schedule products for proposals or contract negotiations
• Provide input on the level of effort required (cost/job hours) through coordination with functions and/or vendors, and consolidate input for costing
• Perform and review methodology for quantity takeoffs from design drawings for multidiscipline sections and customize forms to reflect best effort

Skills

MS Office

Estimating concepts

Construction scheduling

Risk management

Management fundamentals

Lead estimates

Communication

Field experience

MEP systems

Education

Civil/Construction degree

Tools

Sage

Timberline

Bluebeam

Revit

HCSS

Excel

Navisworks

Synchro

Job description

HDR is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead multi-discipline cost estimating for capital projects and services. You will generate estimates, analyze data, and provide direction to project teams across civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural domains.

The role requires 10+ years of related experience, strong MS Office, scheduling, and risk competencies, and a proven ability to lead estimates. HDR values employee ownership and inclusive collaboration in complex projects.