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WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago

Senior Estimator

9655 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, 77024, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $151K/yr

5+ years exp

WSP USA is a leading engineering and professional services firm seeking a Senior Estimator to support power generation projects. The role involves preparing and reviewing construction cost estimates, coordinating with various stakeholders, and participating in cost negotiations for large-scale projects.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Confer with a broad range of 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. Determines fair and reasonable value of work based on the proposal submitted. 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

Qualification

Cost EstimationElectrical EstimatingMechanical EstimatingConstruction ManagementHCSS HeavyBidAACE CertificationEthical Decision-MakingWorkplace SafetyClient Focus

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture, construction management, engineering, business, environmental services or related course work

5+ years of full time, technical experience in one of the estimating areas of architecture, electrical, mechanical or plumbing

Strong client focus

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred

Working knowledge in use of HCSS HeavyBid, Sage Timberline, InEight (Hard Dollar), ConEst, Procore, CostOS, ProEst, STACK, ServiceTitan, etc

Construction contractor estimating experience

AACE (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering) - CCP or CEP certification preferred

ASPE (American Society of Professional Estimators) - CPE and/or QTO Estimating certification preferred

Benefits

Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation (or other personal time)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Company

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