Estimator 1

Estimator I

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

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

• Develop, evaluate, compile, and present scope and cost data for construction and project estimates
• Work on estimates that may be order of magnitude for planning purposes, preliminary for evaluation/study purposes, or definitive for proposal or proposal comparison purposes
• Demonstrate understanding and ability to interpret construction plans and specifications with respect to preparing cost estimates
• Take responsibility for completeness and accuracy of estimates within defined parameters
• Work on estimates that may reflect any part or total project, or changes to the project
• Coordinate with design and construction staff to obtain estimate scope and schedule data upon which to base estimates
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous field experience
• Knowledge and understanding of MEP systems
• Project experience to include: Data Center, Chip Manufacturing, Industrial, Healthcare or Lab Science
• Experience with Sage, Timberline, Bluebeam, Revit, HCSS, Excel, Navisworks or Synchro
• Certifications (one or more): AEP, CCT, CEP, CACM, CMIT, PSP, EVP, PMI-SP, EIT
• Ability to interpret construction schedules

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Construction Science Engineering or equivalent experience
• Fundamental knowledge of General Contracting, EPC construction methods, processes, and procedures, in addition to general construction industry methods, terminology, working practices and organizational structure
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, cost estimating and project control software
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) : $56,592 - $106,375