Senior Estimator (Jersey City) - WSP Group
Morristown, NJ 07960
About the Job
This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Estimator to be located in the client's office in Journal Square Transportation Center, Jersey City, NJ a minimum of 3 days/week and remote a maximum of 2 days/week.Be involved in projects with our CM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Your ImpactDuties and Responsibilities:Prepares work to be estimated by gathering drawings, specifications, and related documents for various disciplines.Identifies labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, drawings, specifications, and related documents.Computes costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.Presents prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.Maintains cost data base by entering and backing up data.Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications.Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as neededAttend client meetings and contract negotiations in-person at client's officeWho You Are Minimum Qualifications:7-10 years related experience in transit estimating primarily focused on rail work with supporting/related infrastructureExperience in developing, reviewing, and negotiating force account estimatesBachelor of Science degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (e.g.
Civil Engineering), Construction Management, or relatedDemonstrated skill/experience in development of Conceptual through Bid Document crew-based or unit price cost estimates Strong knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff or Bluebeam software and MS Office applications.Able to read plans and develop cost estimates Strong understanding of construction processesAble to price contract changes and meet with general contractors and subcontractors to negotiate these changesAble to demonstrate progressively increasing responsibility in estimating, working effectively with minimal supervision.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 policiesPreferred Qualifications:Working knowledge in use of HCSS HeavyBid, Sage Timberline, and/or other estimating software applicationsConstruction contractor estimating experienceThis position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.Relocation assistance is not available for this position.Compensation and Benefits:WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.Expected Salary: $138,400-169,290WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location.
WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law#LI-MP1About WSPWSP USA is the U.S.
operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms.
Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals.
WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets.
With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.
Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base.
Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges.
Are you ready to get started?WSP USA (and all of its U.S.
companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services.
Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.
Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. Full timePosting Date: 2024-09-05
Civil Engineering), Construction Management, or relatedDemonstrated skill/experience in development of Conceptual through Bid Document crew-based or unit price cost estimates Strong knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff or Bluebeam software and MS Office applications.Able to read plans and develop cost estimates Strong understanding of construction processesAble to price contract changes and meet with general contractors and subcontractors to negotiate these changesAble to demonstrate progressively increasing responsibility in estimating, working effectively with minimal supervision.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 policiesPreferred Qualifications:Working knowledge in use of HCSS HeavyBid, Sage Timberline, and/or other estimating software applicationsConstruction contractor estimating experienceThis position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.Relocation assistance is not available for this position.Compensation and Benefits:WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.Expected Salary: $138,400-169,290WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location.
WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law#LI-MP1About WSPWSP USA is the U.S.
operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms.
Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals.
WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets.
With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.
Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base.
Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges.
Are you ready to get started?WSP USA (and all of its U.S.
companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services.
Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.
Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. Full timePosting Date: 2024-09-05
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