Senior Estimator

Description At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' ' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. Are you a detailed-oriented professional with a passion for accuracy and cost efficiency in construction?  HDR is seeking a motivated Senior Estimator to join our growing team on an exciting program in the Los Angeles area.

In this role, you'll analyze project plans, prepare estimates and collaborate with project managers, suppliers and our client to ensure accurate budgeting and cost control. At HDR we believe in investing in our team's success! If you're ready to grow your career in a dynamic environment and on a great program, we'd love to hear from you!

In the role of Senior Estimator, we'll count on you to:

Perform general or discipline cost estimating generating capital cost and/or services estimates; data analysis identifying problems and make recommendations; and control activities for project and/or proposal efforts

Support estimate reporting and reviews

Provide technical direction to assigned personnel when delegated

Execute simultaneous tasks within broadly defined parameters

Prepare services, distributable, contractor indirect and/or capital cost estimates in specialized discipline areas using current techniques and market pricing

Prepare cost/schedule products for proposals or contract negotiations

Provide input on the level of effort required (cost/job hours) through coordination with functions and/or vendors, and consolidate input for costing

Perform and review methodology for quantity takeoffs from design drawings for multidiscipline sections and customize forms to reflect best effort

Prepare detail pricing field office non-manual labor/other direct costs (ODC) and home office labor/ODCsProduce capital costs estimate using a crew-based approach including formation of crews from multiple disciplines

Provide detail pricing for manual labor rates

Develop unit rates for discipline specific items

Assist in developing conceptual quantities to supplement partial design-build design documents

Prepare basis and assumption documentation denoting rationale, inclusions and exclusions

Calculate fee based on established fee model

Quantify and spread escalation based on project schedule and estimated costs

Develop and perform analysis of project cash models and the corresponding time value of money as the cost of working capital correlating scheduled activities and cost Generate payment schedules

Support risk analysis assessment by identifying areas of risk Support contingency efforts as directed

Assist in developing unit staffing, job hour and pricing data for a specific discipline or other specialty, including estimating parameters, factors, indices, and craft distribution reference data based on analysis of HDR and industry experience

Perform data analysis, identify problems and make recommendations

Identify or define data sources and techniques for data acquisition

Prepare reports and estimate summaries for estimate reviews, as directed by supervisor

Participate in estimate reviews and presentations as appropriate

Support training activities as needed

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications Certifications (one or more):  CPE, CCT, CEP, PSP, EVP, PMI-SP,  PMP, CCM, PRMP, DRMP, PEAbility to interpret construction schedules

Minimum 10 years of experience as a construction estimator with significant experience on highway and bridge projects.

Heavy civil or utilities exp is a plus.  Large project experience ($100m+) is a plus Proficiency in Bluebeam, Pro Est, Plan Swift or Sage Estimating or HCSSAbility to interpret architectural and engineering drawings accurately

Experience in sourcing materials, working with subcontractors and securing competitive pricing

Local candidates preferred

Qualifications

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Construction Science Engineering or equivalent…