Senior Estimator

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs.

Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next‑generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee‑owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

The primary duties of the Senior Estimator are to work independently or as part of a team to develop conceptual, budgetary, and production‑based construction cost estimates. Responsibilities include plan and specification review, bid item and construction quantity take‑offs, and preparation of estimates.

The Senior Estimator may also perform plan constructability reviews, estimate quality reviews, and participate in cost risk and value engineering studies. The individual may coordinate with design and construction staff to obtain estimate scope and schedule data upon which to base estimates. The individual shall have extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, production rates, labor, equipment and material requirements of the work.

Estimating experience should include all aspects of heavy civil type projects including, but not limited to highways, bridges, retaining walls and transit.

• Produce capital costs estimates using various methodologies ranging from parametric to crew‑based approach including formation of crews from multiple disciplines
• Develop contractors indirectly based on project schedule and other estimated parameters
• Perform and review methodology for quantity takeoffs from design drawings and developing conceptual quantities to supplement partial design documents
• Prepare basis and assumption documentation denoting rationale, inclusions and exclusions
• Develop and perform analysis of project cash models and the corresponding time value of money as the cost of working capital correlating scheduled activities and cost
• Support risk analysis assessment by identifying areas of risk
• Participate in estimate reviews and presentations as appropriate

• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid
• Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD, Revit, or Microstation
• Experience with takeoff software such as Agtek, On‑Screen Takeoff or Bluebeam
• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office software

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Construction Science Engineering or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years' related experience
• Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office software
• Advanced understanding of construction…