Senior Estimator - Construction - Trades

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Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Estimator to join our team! In this role you will get to work on a world renowned high profile project.

• Demonstrates an understanding of degrees of uncertainty that applies to estimates as they are developed throughout the project life cycle. Uses this knowledge to identify assumptions and risks to develop contingency proposals for the project.
• Ensures that the ranges of estimates are used to prepare an overall estimate, together with optimistic and pessimistic targets for each task.
• Ensures that estimates are continually reviewed and revised as and when new information becomes available and more is known about the project.
• Provide life-cycle costing for various estimating components.
• Top-Down Conceptual Estimating
• Ensures, whenever possible, that comparative techniques are used, e.g. estimates are based on previous experience and usage statistics.
• Uses the parametric technique where bottom-up is not feasible and/or comparative data is not available.
• Normalizes top-down estimates to reflect project factors such as escalation, currency, local market conditions.
• Bottom-Up Measurement-Based Estimating
• Able to Produce detailed estimates in a timely and efficient manner, based on Bills of Quantities/take-off and Activity Based costs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or Equivalent Industry Experience
• 10+ years related estimating experience – Industrial and commercial projects preferred
• Experience leading, assembling and presenting estimate deliverables to Clients (internal or external)
• Proficient skills in the area of current technology (Word, Excel, estimating/database softwares)
• Demonstrated understanding of estimating organizational structure and process, including quantity takeoff, crew development, productivity relationships, material quotations, knowledge of markup structures and estimate documentation
• Experience using industry estimating software, such as Timberline, Heavy Bid, or equivalent Estimating systems
• Demonstrates an ability be responsible for completion of tasks with minimal supervision
• Experience mentoring junior staff
• Able to travel to meet project needs

• Integrate estimating data into Cost and Schedule management processes and tools
• Display knowledge and applied understanding of Earned Value Management
• Ability to clearly document report and communicate estimate information to all project stakeholders
• Display a confident understanding of industry-standard scheduling and cost management tools

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This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

$86,700.00 - $

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!

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