Senior Estimator: NYC Transit Infrastructure

Metric Geo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo, in partnership with a leading New York contractor, is seeking a seasoned Construction Estimator for a major rail infrastructure program in New York City. You will scope, design, and supervise the estimating effort, collaborating with the cost team to produce accurate, comprehensive estimates across civil, structural, electrical, and systems scopes.

The role requires 10 years of infrastructure estimating experience, a civil engineering or related degree, and proficiency with cost

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in construction estimating on complex infrastructure or tunnel projects.
• Proficiency in cost estimating methodologies and techniques.
• Knowledge of New York City construction trade union rates and rules.
• Experience preparing detailed cost estimates for MEP, civil, structural, or architectural construction projects.
• Strong ability to produce high-quality materials within tight timeframes and manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Providing project scoping, design, and construction phase supervision for a large transit program in New York City.
• Applying knowledge of project controls, including cost and schedule management methods specific to the transit industry.
• Collaborating with the lead estimator and cost estimating team to develop accurate estimates for components of the transit program.
• Leading a team preparing estimates and cost planning for a portfolio and/or projects.
• Driving measurement exercises, including preparation of schedules of quantities.
• Developing strategic review of prospects and fact-finding on key related elements.
• Managing benchmarking exercises to test the estimate.
• Overseeing quality assurance of estimates to ensure they're fit for purpose.
• Presenting the estimate to key stakeholders, demonstrating full understanding of the project.

Skills

Cost estimating

Project controls

Schedule management

Team leadership

Benchmarking

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Metric Geo, in partnership with a leading New York contractor, is seeking a seasoned Construction Estimator for a major rail infrastructure program in New York City. You will scope, design, and supervise the estimating effort, collaborating with the cost team to produce accurate, comprehensive estimates across civil, structural, electrical, and systems scopes.

The role requires 10 years of infrastructure estimating experience, a civil engineering or related degree, and proficiency with cost