Estimator

Job Description

Hill International is seeking an Estimator to join our West Coast team.

The Estimator will develop construction estimates with supporting documentation, technical specifications, cost proposals, vendor/subcontractor quotes, market analysis, and other related documents to determine construction costs on all levels, from Program through Construction Documents.

Responsibilities

• Assist the project team in preparing quantities of materials
• Input quantities and unit pricing into estimate programs
• Respond to requests for explanations of their cost estimates
• Review contractor requests for equitable adjustment (REA's) for validity and assist in claims support and change order requests
• Act as a resource for the project team in need of quick unit costs for reference
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
• Prepare estimates of all major and minor construction aspects including overall scope of work, time, and materials for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors
• Support Lead Estimators with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Develop accurate quantities using programs such as On Screen, Takeoff, and Plan Swift
• Develop estimates using estimating programs such as Timberline, Destini, and Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field
• PMP, PE, or relevant certifications preferred
• Proficient with large-scale estimating software
• Proficient with industry estimating databases and other estimating data sources
• Demonstrates a proactive, firm and respectful approach to estimate reconciliation efforts and change order processing
• Demonstrated experience with complex estimate reconciliations and change order negotiations

Depending upon your employment status, Hill's comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.