Description
cost estimation
quantity survey
proposal review
contractor communication
cost negotiation
project estimating
The Estimator will prepare and review construction cost estimates for large‑scale electrical, mechanical, and heavy civil projects at all development stages, including new construction, rehabilitation, alterations, capital improvement projects, and change orders, while collaborating with engineers on cost negotiations.
- Confer with designers, consultants, and contractors to develop detailed construction cost estimates.
- Prepare and facilitate cost estimates for all design and construction phases.
- Supervise quantity surveys and cost evaluations based on design documents, contract drawings, specifications, or change orders.
- Review contractor proposals, compare to scope, and determine fair value by trade and discipline.
- Communicate with contractors and subcontractors to convey client perspectives on reasonable costs.
- Participate in cost negotiations and assign/review estimating work.
Requirements
bachelor's
5+ years
heavybid
aace ccp
client focus
safety compliance
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, business, environmental services, or a related field, and possess at least five years of full‑time technical estimating experience in architecture, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing, with strong client focus and adherence to safety and ethical standards.
Preferred qualifications include experience with estimating software such as HCSS HeavyBid, Sage Timberline, InEight, Procore, and others, a background in construction contractor estimating, and certifications like AACE CCP/CEP or ASPE CPE/QTO.
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, business, environmental services, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years full‑time technical estimating experience in architecture, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing.
- Strong client focus and ethical decision‑making regarding company resources.
- Proven commitment to workplace safety and compliance with WSP health, safety, and harassment policies.
- Proficiency with estimating tools such as HCSS HeavyBid, Sage Timberline, InEight, ConEst, Procore, CostOS, ProEst, STACK, ServiceTitan.
- Prior construction contractor estimating experience.
- AACE CCP or CEP certification (preferred).
- ASPE CPE and/or QTO Estimating certification (preferred).
Benefits
Employees gain access to a worldwide network, an innovative culture of integrity and inclusion, and opportunities to work with diverse teams on projects that create lasting community impacts.
WSP offers a comprehensive benefits suite covering health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, vacation, parental leave, and flexible paid time off, with a salary range of $86,100 to $150,590 that may vary based on experience, location, and internal equity.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage.
- Retirement savings plans and various paid leave options, including sick, vacation, parental, bereavement, voting, and naturalization leave.
- Salary range $86,100 – $150,590, adjustable based on experience, location, and internal equity.
Training + Development
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