Senior Estimator; Heavy Construction; Gateway

Position: Senior Estimator (Heavy Construction) - Gateway
Job :

Location:

New York, NY, United States Department:
Estimating Business Unit: ANA United States Work Type:
On-site

Date Posted:
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Heavy Construction Estimator to support one of the most iconic and consequential infrastructure initiatives in the United States — the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP).We are working as the Delivery Partner along with team members and selected by the Gateway Development Commission to deliver this transformative project. The HTP is a critical component of the broader Gateway Program — one of the most ambitious and impactful transportation initiatives in the nation — and is designed to strengthen mobility, enhance resiliency, and ensure the long-term reliability of the Northeast Corridor.

The project encompasses the construction of a new, two-track rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River, along with the full rehabilitation of the existing 113-year-old North River Tunnel. This vital infrastructure supports more than 200,000 daily passengers via Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT and serves as a backbone for economic activity and connectivity between New York and New Jersey.

This is more than just a job — it’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure program that will reshape rail transportation, drive sustainable economic growth, and improve regional accessibility for millions. As part of this high-performing, multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver excellence on one of the most technically complex and high-profile projects in the world.

If you're seeking to make a meaningful, lasting impact — while advancing your career alongside some of the best minds in the industry — this is your moment.

Role Accountabilities:

Provide project scoping, design, and construction phase supervision services for a large transit program in New York City.

Utilizing your knowledge of project controls, including cost and schedule management methods, specific to the transit industry.

Collaborating with the program lead estimator and the cost estimating team to develop accurate cost estimates for the Package 1, heavy civil & tunneling components of the transit program.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 10 years of experience in construction estimating on complex infrastructure or tunnel projects.

Senior Estimator with emphasis on Heavy Civil & Tunneling experience

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Key

Skills and Abilities:

Proficiency in cost estimating methodologies and techniques related to construction.

Knowledge of New York City construction trade unions rates and rules.

Experience in preparing detailed cost estimates for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), civil, structural, or architectural construction projects.

Strong ability to produce high-quality materials within tight time frames and manage multiple assignments simultaneously. Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable…