Senior Power Generation Cost Estimator

WSP in the U.S.; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life Insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Bereavement/voting/naturalization time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Cost Estimator to support power generation projects, with preference for the Houston, TX office, and consideration for Mt. Laurel, NJ.

The role involves preparing and reviewing construction cost estimates for CIP, new construction, alterations, and change orders across electrical, mechanical, and civil disciplines. As part of a growing organization, you will collaborate with engineers and designers, participate in cost negotiations, and help manage quantity surveys and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of full-time technical experience in estimating in architecture, electrical, mechanical or plumbing.
• Strong client focus and adherence to safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Confer with designers, consultants and contractors to coordinate and establish detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
• Prepare and/or facilitate the preparation of detailed cost estimates for all phases of design and/or construction.
• Supervise the development of quantity surveys and cost evaluations relating to design documents, contract drawings, specifications or contract changes.
• Review and report on contract estimates prepared by consultants; recommend if estimate is appropriate for client's implementation.
• Reviews contractor proposals and compares them to scope of work; delineates cost by trade and discipline.
• Communicate with contractors and sub-contractors to explain the client point of view on reasonable cost of work.
• Participate in cost negotiations.
• Plan, assign and review the cost estimating work of estimates.
• Perform related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Estimating experience

Client focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

HCSS HeavyBid

Sage Timberline

InEight (Hard Dollar)

ConEst

Procore

CostOS

ProEst

STACK

ServiceTitan

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Cost Estimator to support power generation projects, with preference for the Houston, TX office, and consideration for Mt. Laurel, NJ.

The role involves preparing and reviewing construction cost estimates for CIP, new construction, alterations, and change orders across electrical, mechanical, and civil disciplines. As part of a growing organization, you will collaborate with engineers and designers, participate in cost negotiations, and help manage quantity surveys and cost