Lead Estimator

Description

• Supports the development of the bi-annual Programmatic Business Plan capital cost estimates, Program Baselines and Project Update Reports.
• Works in the development of all capital cost estimates for CAHSR from planning conceptual level to final design and construction cost estimates.
• Supports the review of Contractor change order estimates / claims and prepare independent cost estimates for reconciliation.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of complex projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
• Direct all activities with respect to estimate quality, execution, planning, staffing, consistency, and systems training
• Typically manage personnel and provide an environment for the development and professional advancement of staff members, including on-the-job and formal training and development opportunities, and timely performance feedback
• Develop policies and procedures for programmatic cost estimating.
• Facilitates the development of information used to develop cost estimates with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze situations, identify and forecast pertinent problems and evaluate realistic options; and recommend/implement appropriate course of action
• Present and sell an estimate to management and the client with authority and credibility
• Support and interface with business unit management in the preparation of proposals in areas specific to cost and benchmark to previous proposals with information of deliverables consistent to other similar projects

Requirements

• Experience on large complex construction projects
• Familiarity with rail and roadway transportation projects and disciplines
• Experience scheduling
• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and fifteen (15) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to nineteen (19) years if non-degreed
• Proficiency and knowledge of computer software applications including Primavera P6, TILOS, Microsoft (MS) word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook
• Ability to: Develop detailed construction schedules from preliminary and/or conceptual plans, develop and document basis of schedule development. Identify and document associated schedule risks. Provide recognizable and understandable work activities and sequences. Meet required deadlines and deliverable dates. Document and communicate effectively with others. Excellent Communication skills, written and oral.
• Extensive scheduling and project controls experience
• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of construction Scheduling and scheduling software (P6). Program and project schedule development and management experience. Have working experience with Tilos to produce Time Chainage schedules. Knowledge of structures construction means, methods, staging, procurements, and disciplines. This includes rail and rail systems construction, rail and roadway tunnel construction, rail and roadway bridge construction, retaining wall systems and other systems and structures associated with the operation of a railway.
• Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or equivalent experience

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance