Cost Estimator
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The Cost Estimator develops preliminary and independent cost estimates, analyzes design alternatives, conducts bid analysis and award recommendations, and updates construction schedules for infrastructure projects.
About this role
H&H is offering an exciting opportunity for a Cost Estimator to join our New York City office. The Cost Estimator will have experience with public transportation infrastructure including highways, rail, bridges and building facilities.
H&H is a nationally recognized, full-service infrastructure engineering firm delivering innovative solutions that move communities forward. With more than 139 years of experience and over 600 professionals across 32 offices nationwide, we combine deep technical expertise with the agility of a privately owned firm. From planning and design through construction, we manage the full project life cycle while continually advancing our capabilities, strengthening our national presence, and investing in the people who power our growth. At H&H, you’ll join a firm that is building on its legacy by aligning expertise, expanding opportunity, and positioning itself for long-term, sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
- Development of Preliminary Cost Estimates throughout various design phases
- Development of Independent Cost Estimates (ICE)
- Develop Analysis of Alternative Design Options
- Detailed Bid Analysis and Award Recommendations to Owners
- Preliminary Construction Schedule Development During Design Phase
- Change Order analysis and development of ICE value.
- Construction Schedule Updates
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field
- Minimum ten (10) years of specific construction management and/or construction general contracting experience on assorted construction project types
- Experience as construction scheduler, cost estimator and/or project controls analyst on small to large construction projects: $1M to $500M range
- Construction Scheduling experience using Primavera P6 (required)
- Strong conceptual estimating skills
- Excellent Communication Skills required for establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external clients
- Experience reviewing construction project plans and specifications to ensure they contain a reasonable schedule of prices, quantities, and units of measurement (required)
- Excellent computer software skills required (Microsoft Word & Excel) for completing reports, spreadsheets and related project documentation
Benefits
Salary range— $110,000-$135,000 annually. Salary commensurate with experience.
We offer a professional work environment, competitive salary, benefits package, and 401(k).
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