Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Morgner Construction Management is looking for Estimators for rail, heavy civil, and transportation infrastructure construction projects. Prepares independent cost estimates and parametric cost models; reviews contractor cost proposals; supports change order negotiations; and provides cost data and analysis to project management staff.

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities may be required to perform additional, position‑specific duties.

• Prepares detailed independent cost estimates (ICE) at various stages of project development including conceptual, preliminary, design, and construction phases for rail and transit infrastructure projects.
• Reviews contractor bids, proposals, and change order requests for reasonableness, accuracy, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Develops parametric cost models, historical cost databases, and unit cost benchmarks for transit and infrastructure construction.
• Performs quantity takeoffs from design drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Supports change order negotiation and resolution by preparing and presenting cost analysis documentation.
• Participates in risk assessment workshops and develops cost contingency recommendations based on project risk profiles.
• Prepares cost estimating reports, summaries, and presentations for project management and executive review.
• Maintains historical cost data and reference databases to support future estimating efforts.
• Coordinates with project controls staff on budget development, baseline establishment, and cost forecasting.
• Monitors construction market conditions, material pricing, labor rates, and Washington State prevailing wage requirements relevant to transit and infrastructure construction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field and five years of progressively responsible experience performing cost estimating functions on rail, heavy civil, or transportation infrastructure projects; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Certified Cost Technician (CCT) by AACE International.

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a capital program.
• Cost estimating principles, methodologies, and best practices for large construction projects.
• Construction means, methods, and materials for rail, transit, tunneling, and heavy civil work.
• Quantity takeoff procedures and estimating software applications.
• RS Means, WSDOT UBA, and similar cost estimating databases and unit cost references.
• Change order analysis and negotiation principles.
• Risk‑based contingency development and cost risk assessment techniques.
• Washington State prevailing wage requirements and public works contracting regulations.
• Reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to present complex cost data clearly.