Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

Position Summary

WSP USA is seeking an Estimator (General Construction, MEP, etc.) to support our client with national construction industry estimating experience. The successful candidate will prepare and review construction cost estimates for a variety of projects in various stages of development.

Tempe/Phoenix, AZ;
Chicago, IL;
Las Vegas, NV;
Dallas, TX.

• Confer with designers, consultants and contractors to coordinate and establish detailed cost estimates for construction projects.
• Prepare and facilitate the preparation of detailed cost estimates for all phases of design and construction.
• Supervise the development of quantity surveys and cost evaluations related to design documents, contract drawings, specifications or contract changes.
• Review and report on contract estimates prepared by consultants; recommend if the estimate is appropriate for implementation.
• Review contractor proposals and compare them to scope of work to determine fair and reasonable value of work based on the proposal submitted. Delineate cost by trade and discipline.
• Communicate with contractors, subcontractors, and internal team members to explain the industry standard point of view on reasonable cost of work, as associated with scope of work and conditions.
• Participate in cost negotiations, cost QA/QC, and revision recommendations with justification and quantification.
• Plan, assign and review the cost estimating work of estimates.
• Perform related tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture, construction management, engineering, environmental services or equivalent.
• 5‑7 years of full‑time, technical experience in one of the estimating construction areas of architecture, electrical, mechanical or plumbing.
• A satisfactory combination of education and experience.
• 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, drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

• Working knowledge in use of estimating process/procedure, industry related costs, or other estimating applications.
• Construction contractor estimating experience.
• This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, or naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $86,100 – $140,000.
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $86,100 – $128,500.
WSP USA reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and offers additional benefits and compensation based on circumstances unrelated to protected status.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 U.S. offices, we partner with clients to help communities prosper across the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of Race, Age, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, or Protected Veteran Status.