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Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60684, USA
Listing for: WSP USA
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
  • Construction
    Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 86100 - 140000 USD Yearly USD 86100.00 140000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** This Opportunity*
* WSP USA is initiating a search for an  
** Estimator**  (General Construction, MEP, etc.) supporting our client with national construction industry estimating experience. The potential to work out of any WSP office, including  
** Tempe/Phoenix, AZ;
Chicago, IL;
Las Vegas, NV and Dallas, TX.*
* The successful candidate will prepare and review construction cost estimates for various construction projects in various stages of development. The Estimator is responsible for providing detailed cost estimates on new construction, rehabilitation, alterations, replacement systems, Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), change orders, Life Cost Analysis, Energy Cost Saving, Bid reviews and clarifications, contractor evaluations, and participate in cost negotiations in all disciplines.

Estimators are responsible for accurate review and assessment in estimating for all project types and internal/external deliverables and tracking.

** Your Impact*
* Job Duties:

+ Confer with a broad range of designers, consultants and contractors to coordinate and establish detailed cost estimates for construction projects.

+ Prepare and/or facilitate the preparation of detailed cost estimates for all phases of design and construction.

+ Supervise the development of quantity surveys and cost evaluations relating to design documents, contract drawings, specifications or contract changes.

+ Review and report on contract estimates prepared by consultants; recommend if estimate is appropriate for implementation.

+ Reviews contractor proposals and compares them to scope of work. Determines fair and reasonable value of work based on the proposal submitted. Delineates cost by trade and discipline.

+ Communicate with contractors, sub-contractors, and internal team members to explain the industry standard point of view on reasonable cost of work, as associated with SOW 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.

** Who You Are*
* ** Required Qualifications*
* + 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 and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Working knowledge in use of estimating process/procedure, industry related costs, and/or other estimating application.

+ Construction contractor estimating experience.

+ This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $86,100 - $140,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $86,100 - $128,500

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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** About WSP*
* WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers,…
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