Project Estimator

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 construction Cost Estimator to join our Resilience Water Northeast team in New York.The Cost Estimator plays a key role in supporting our clients on some of our most complex and high-impact projects. Core responsibilities include reviewing project constructability, performing quantity takeoffs, and developing cost estimates that reflect current market conditions across a variety of projects, primarily in the public sector.This role will support pre-construction projects nationwide, as well as construction-phase projects primarily in the NYC and Westchester area, which may require occasional field visits.In this role, you will leverage your cost estimating expertise to perform technically complex work and ensure project budgets remain accurate and complete throughout the project life-cycle.During pre-construction you will develop cost estimates at a level of detail appropriate to the scope definition reflected in the design documents, in accordance with recommended practices and industry standards.For projects that are in the construction phase, you will develop independent cost estimates for change orders to support contractor negotiations and collaborate with clients and other consultants.Role accountabilities:Develop cost estimates from conceptual design through 100% design, including quantity takeoff, pricing, vendor price verification, evaluation of historical cost data, and preparation of markups and indirect cost estimates in accordance with industry standards and best practices.Review cost estimates prepared by consulting engineers for client planning, design and construction projects.Advise on current market conditions and standard estimating practices and provide final recommendations on construction budgets for design projects.Prepare independent estimates for change orders, review and analyze contractor change proposal requests, and facilitate negotiations involving associated cost and schedule impacts.Prepare written basis of estimate reports to communicate cost estimating methodology, assumptions, and/or cost analysis findings to various stakeholders.Coordinate with the Arcadis Digital Solutions Team to develop and implement cost data analytics and interactive reporting solutions using tools such as PowerApps and Power BIDeliver presentations in-person and virtually for client meetings and industry organizations.Qualifications & Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management8 or more years’ experience as an estimatorPreferred Qualifications:Proficiency with Sage Estimating (Timberline), MII, or similar estimating software, as well as Bluebeam or On-Screen takeoff toolStrong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office SuiteAbility to develop a CPM schedule in Primavera P6Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.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 do meaningful work, and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark; on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.Together, we can create a lasting legacy.Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $160,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.#LI-ET1 #J-18808-Ljbffr Poutrix