Senior Transit Estimator & Cost Planning Lead

Metric Geo; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo seeks an experienced construction estimator to lead cost and schedule control for a major rail infrastructure program in the New Jersey/New York area. You will supervise design and construction scoping, work with the estimator team, and ensure high-quality, defendable estimates for civil, structural, MEP, and systems components.

You will coordinate with stakeholders to present estimates, benchmark against industry standards, and guide cost-planning across a portfolio of transit

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.
• 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

Schedule management

Team collaboration

Estimate presentation

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related

Job description

Metric Geo seeks an experienced construction estimator to lead cost and schedule control for a major rail infrastructure program in the New Jersey/New York area. You will supervise design and construction scoping, work with the estimator team, and ensure high-quality, defendable estimates for civil, structural, MEP, and systems components.

You will coordinate with stakeholders to present estimates, benchmark against industry standards, and guide cost-planning across a portfolio of transit