Senior Transportation Cost Estimator – Employee-Owned

LJA; The Woodlands (TX); Sur place; USD 130 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PTO & holidays

Health/Dental insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Professional memberships

Career mobility

Fun culture

Résumé du poste

LJA is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator in its Transportation practice to develop, manage, and review construction cost estimates from early planning to final design and construction. You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to identify costs, evaluate alternatives, and support funding strategies.

You will guide other estimators, analyze data, and contribute to pursuit efforts while working in a growing, employee‑owned environment that rewards growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of transportation estimating experience.
• Strong understanding of transportation construction means and methods.
• Proficiency with industry estimating software and advanced Excel skills.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Prepare detailed construction cost estimates for transportation infrastructure projects.
• Develop quantity takeoffs, unit-price analyses, escalation forecasts, and engineer opinions of probable construction cost.
• Evaluate project plans and specifications to identify cost drivers and risks.
• Analyze historical bid data, market conditions, labor trends, and material pricing.
• Prepare Basis of Estimate reports and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support project pursuits and client presentations.
• Mentor junior estimators.

Connaissances

Transportation estimating

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Formation

Civil/Construction engineering degree

Outils

Estimating software

Description du poste

LJA is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator in its Transportation practice to develop, manage, and review construction cost estimates from early planning to final design and construction. You will collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to identify costs, evaluate alternatives, and support funding strategies.

You will guide other estimators, analyze data, and contribute to pursuit efforts while working in a growing, employee‑owned environment that rewards growth and collaboration.