PROJECT COST ESTIMATOR

Salary: $85,874.05 - $178,526.19 Annually
Location : City of Miami, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1262-20260720-ORG
Department: Resilience and Public Works
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 5:00 PM Eastern


An Equal Opportunity Employer

Nature of Work
This is a technical and administrative position responsible for providing cost estimates for infrastructure projects and programs by compiling and analyzing available information, utilizing a job ordering contract (JOC) system, and other standard estimating procedures and processes.


The incumbent in this position reports directly to the Department Director or designee and exercises considerable independent judgment and technical expertise in the completion of tasks.

Essential Functions
Compiles and analyzes information, historical data, confers with professionals and stakeholders, and performs site visits to determine preliminary scope of work.


Compiles and maintains records of estimated and actual project costs.


Estimates staff hours for professional services based on scope of work.


Develops, calculates, and presents conceptual cost estimates for professional services, for construction, and other costs factors associated with the project using limited preliminary design documents/information.


Prepares and estimates costs for construction by reviewing plans and specifications.


Prepares pre-bid project cost estimates as basis for evaluating contractors' bids.


Participates in cost negotiations.


Prepares job order contracts and sets unit prices for a variety of construction tasks utilizing a JOC system and standard estimating procedures and processes


Evaluates and advises on the comparative costs of alternative construction methods and materials


Identifies items in the design whose modification could result in significant cost savings


Reviews estimates prepared by consultants or contractors


Recalculates estimates as necessary


Interacts with project managers and team members to provide advanced analysis and customized reporting on project schedule status


Works together with project schedulers to create ad hoc reports and status updates


Collects data and information to create and maintain appropriate documentation of cost records


Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience performing constructioncost estimates utilizing standard estimating and contractingprocedures and processes for construction projects.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalentand six (6) months of the required experience.

Documentation Requirements
Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

1. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts indicating degree completion must be submitted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
2. To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: copy of high school diploma, or equivalent, OR any higher accredited degree such as an Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's degree or higher.
3. Completion of a Professional Certificate Program, including those issued upon finishing training programs or coursework, are not accepted as standalone documentation for meeting the minimum educational requirement mentioned above. Applicants must submit proof of qualifying education, such as an accredited high school diploma or its equivalent, degree seeking credits, or college/university degree or transcripts explicitly outlined in this job announcement.

*Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:
Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

• An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
• A current member of the OR
• A current member of the OR
• A recognized Professional Organization

For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the


It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.


Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.
FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.

Form VP1:
Form VP2:
FORM VP3:


Selection Preference:Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others.

OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE
An Equal Opportunity Employer

• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Comprehensive Vision
• Pre-Paid Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, (eligible for enrollment after completing 90-day waiting period)
• Paid Leave (Vacation, Ill time, holidays, bereavement)
• Life Insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Options for deferred comp, credit union membership, and supplemental life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement

Note: Benefits subject to change.
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Have you attached and uploaded a copy of your proof of education or a foreign credential evaluation which verifies your graduation as specified in the job announcement? If not, please be aware that your application will be deemed ineligible.

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