Project Controls – Sr. Estimator

Project Controls – Sr. Estimator

Company: HDR

Location:

United States – Michigan – Ann Arbor

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Project Controls

Job Posting:
Nov 20, 2025

As a Senior Estimator your primary focus will include the development and review of capital cost estimates, construction cost estimates and/or service estimates for a variety of different market sectors including Waste, Power and Industrial. Development of these estimates will typically require application of a crew‑based approach including formation of crews from multiple disciplines along with performing quantity takeoffs and estimates from design drawings.

Other responsibilities include data gathering and analysis, cost estimate database management, identifying problems and making recommendations, preparing basis and assumptions documentation, and supporting training as well as marketing activities including proposal development.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for maintaining awareness of current market conditions, construction methodologies, and other relevant information as needed to gain and maintain expertise in cost estimating.

• 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 estimating concepts, construction scheduling and elements associated with Risk
• Intermediate Management fundamentals
• Able to lead small project estimates
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

• Certifications (one or more): CPE, CCT, CEP, PSP, EVP, PMI‑SP, PMP, CCM, PRMP, DRMP, PE
• Preference given to local candidates
• Knowledge and proficiency of estimating software (e.g., Sage, Assemble, RS Means)
• Knowledge of project scheduling, including use of Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6
• The ideal candidate will have an extensive understanding of electrical equipment and materials and be knowledgeable in electrical construction methodologies
• The ability to develop and interpret construction schedules

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.