Senior Estimator: Lead Cost Modeling & Budgets

HNTB; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB in Tampa, FL is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to provide technical leadership in researching and implementing estimating tools and best practices. You will develop cost estimates at various project stages, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients and scheduling teams to ensure aligned, accurate budgets.

The role requires reviewing complex projects, building up total installed costs, and guiding cost-model development while maintaining compliance with financial guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related degree
• 9 years relevant experience
• In lieu of education, 13 years relevant experience with the development of cost estimates

Responsibilities

• Oversees preparation of independent cost estimates for submitted change order proposals.
• Creates complex cost models for cost estimating elements.
• Performs parametric order-of-magnitude estimating by establishing a project’s probable cost before any graphical representation of a facility has been developed.
• Analyzes specifications, sketches, drawings, bills of material or sample layouts and estimates costs for labor, material and equipment using pricing schedules and historical data.
• Develops duration estimates of specific construction activities based on assumed construction approach and appropriate production rates.
• Oversees and provides quality control/assurance for quantity takeoffs and cost estimates on complex projects and checks for mathematical and technical accuracy.
• Provides support and may lead price negotiations. Performs related cost estimating and budgeting functions.

Skills

Cost estimating

Leadership

Mentoring

Project controls

Estimating software

Education

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

13 years relevant experience with cost estimates

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

HNTB in Tampa, FL is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to provide technical leadership in researching and implementing estimating tools and best practices. You will develop cost estimates at various project stages, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients and scheduling teams to ensure aligned, accurate budgets.

The role requires reviewing complex projects, building up total installed costs, and guiding cost-model development while maintaining compliance with financial guidelines.