Senior Cost Estimator
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Estimator
A global capital program management and advisory firm that combines deep human expertise with advanced digital tools to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable outcomes.
You will be well supported by a team of more than 1,000 professionals worldwide, and help clients plan, execute, and optimize large-scale capital programs.
Seeking experienced Senior Cost Estimators (7+ years) who have experience delivering Alternative Delivery projects. Integrated services span digital, advisory, and delivery, empowering organizations to navigate complexity, manage risk, and achieve strategic goals in sectors including aviation, transportation, transit, water, healthcare, energy, education, government, commercial, life sciences, and technology.
Required industry experiences either:
- Rail and Transit Experience
Seeking a Senior Cost Estimator to support active rail and transit projects in the Los Angeles region. You’ll develop and validate estimates for complex capital work, including Design-Build and other Alternative Delivery, and partner closely with project controls, engineering, and procurement to drive accurate budgets and confident decisions.
Key Responsibilities- Develop detailed construction cost estimates from concept through final construction documents.
- Perform disciplined quantity takeoffs from plans/specs and supporting documentation.
- Research and maintain current unit prices; apply accurate labor, equipment, and material costs.
- Support senior estimators on scope changes, change-order analysis, and estimate reconciliations.
- Draft and maintain the Basis of Estimate (BOE) for each submission.
- Prepare estimates for Design-Build, CMGC, CMAR, and other Alternative Delivery projects.
- Contribute to internal benchmarking, databases, and cost models.
- Participate in design and constructability meetings to understand phasing and access/staging constraints.
- Use estimating tools such as HCSS Heavy Bid, Bluebeam Revu, Excel, and On-Screen Takeoff.
- Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
- 10–15 years of cost estimating for public infrastructure (ideally transit/rail/transportation).
- Experience working in Design-Build and Alternative Delivery environments.
- Strong Excel skills; comfort working with cost and quantity data.
- Ability to read/interpret construction drawings and technical documents.
- Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills.
Working Hours:
Standard business hours, with flexibility for critical milestones and site travel. Full-time, Exempt.
Compensation Range: $160,000 – $185,000 annually and eligible for an annual bonus per company program.
Benefits- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Optional benefits like pet insurance, legal, and supplemental health plans
- 401(k) with day‑one eligibility, 3% safe harbor, plus up to 2.5% company match
- Generous time off: 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 15 days
- Access to a learning Academy for continuous learning and development
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