Senior Estimator - Rail and Transit
$112,200–$196,400 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or Newark, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Senior Estimator - Rail and Transit Systems at Parsons leads estimating for major rail infrastructure programs, including top-down and bottom-up techniques, life-cycle costing, and contingency development. You will prepare detailed estimates for industrial and commercial projects, normalize estimates for escalation and local market conditions, and present deliverables to clients. The role requires proficiency with estimating software, strong command of quantity takeoff and cost documentation, and mentoring junior staff, with travel as needed to meet project requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or Equivalent Industry Experience
- 15+ years related estimating experience – Industrial and commercial projects preferred
- Specific experience with Systems - Traction Power, Signaling, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), and other related systems
- Experience leading, assembling and presenting estimate deliverables to Clients (internal or external)
- Proficient skills in Word, Excel, estimating/database software
- Demonstrated understanding of estimating organizational structure and process, including quantity takeoff, crew development, productivity relationships, material quotations, knowledge of markup structures and estimate documentation
- Experience using industry estimating software
- Demonstrates an ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision
- Experience mentoring junior staff
- Ability to travel to meet project needs
- Security Clearance Requirement: None
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