Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator

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OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities. We believe in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for future generations and are committed to making a difference within our communities, which depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build. Our main asset is our people.

The Senior Estimator is based in East Elmhurst, NY. The role involves coordinating bid documents, labor productions, subcontractors, vendor pricing, subcontractor and vendor buyouts, project start‑up meetings, owner estimates, requisitions, and cost-to-complete calculations.

• Thoroughly investigate specifications, scope of work, and drawings for a bid, developing a complete understanding of the requirements.
• Accurately and timely perform takeoffs, calculations, and data analysis.
• Conduct field visits to gather data on site conditions, verify production rates, and learn new construction techniques; adjust bid methods accordingly during the bidding process.
• Negotiate cost, quality, and delivery using the company buyout procedure.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of contract documents and identify potential risks; provide recommendations on risk mitigation and pricing.
• Coordinate extensively with the Contracts department to resolve any contractual risks or issues.
• Help develop pricing strategies.
• Coordinate with Business Development, Engineering, and Operations teams to ensure bids are priced and submitted on time.
• Draft proposals per RFP specifications with detailed pricing and clarifications.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of estimating, engineering, cost‑tracking systems, and site surveying experience.
• Excellent time‑management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word) and plan/spec reading.
• Experience with Primavera, HCSS, On Screen Takeoff (OST), and AGTEK is advantageous.
• Excellent multitasking ability—managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; able to solicit subcontractors and vendors as needed.
• Local agency experience (NYDOT, MTA, NYDDC) is preferred.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
• Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
• Engaging work environment
• And much more!

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.

The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. OHLA USA and its subsidiaries (“OHLA”) shall not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.

All unsolicited resumes sent to OHLA or an employee of OHLA will be considered OHLA property. OHLA will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. OHLA will consider any candidate for whom an agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred to by the agency free of any charges or fees.

OHLA Human Resources is the only authorized representative of OHLA to execute any agreements with search firms or staffing agencies. As a condition for payment, a vendor shall have OHLA USA Inc.’s Personnel Agreement and a Job Order signed by an authorized OHLA HR representative. Verbal or written communications from any employee of OHLA and its subsidiaries shall not be considered binding obligations.

All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall be the property of OHLA.

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