Estimator II
Core
Prepare preliminary cost estimates for complex infrastructure projects by analyzing bid and design documents to develop labor, equipment, and material costs.
Role type
Senior cost estimator (infrastructure)
Builds
Direct and indirect cost estimates, economic cost studies, cash flows, and contingency analyses for infrastructure projects.
Domain
Construction / Infrastructure
Required skills
Quantity takeoffs, operational analysis, estimating software proficiency, budgeting, contract review, price negotiation support, conceptual estimating, productivity-based cost estimation
Preferred skills
General contractor estimating experience, roadway or bridge project estimating experience
Technologies
Commercially available estimating software
Responsibilities
Analyze bid and design documents for quantity takeoffs; develop detailed cost estimates using operational analysis; revise estimates and report to management; support price negotiations; collaborate with scheduling teams; review contractual documents and modifications; assist in preparing independent cost estimates for change orders; review third-party estimates and proposals.