Estimator

Morgner Construction Management is looking for Estimators for rail, heavy civil, and transportation infrastructure construction projects. Prepares independent cost estimates and parametric cost models; reviews contractor cost proposals; supports change order negotiations; and provides cost data and analysis to project management staff.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Prepares detailed independent cost estimates (ICE) at various stages of project development including conceptual, preliminary, design, and construction phases for rail and transit infrastructure projects.
• Reviews contractor bids, proposals, and change order requests for reasonableness, accuracy, and compliance with contract requirements.
• Develops parametric cost models, historical cost databases, and unit cost benchmarks for transit and infrastructure construction.
• Performs quantity takeoffs from design drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Supports change order negotiation and resolution by preparing and presenting cost analysis documentation.
• Participates in risk assessment workshops and develops cost contingency recommendations based on project risk profiles.
• Prepares cost estimating reports, summaries, and presentations for project management and executive review.
• Maintains historical cost data and reference databases to support future estimating efforts.
• Coordinates with project controls staff on budget development, baseline establishment, and cost forecasting.
• Monitors construction market conditions, material pricing, labor rates, and Washington State prevailing wage requirements relevant to transit and infrastructure construction.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field and five years of progressively responsible experience performing cost estimating functions on rail, heavy civil, or transportation infrastructure projects; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Licenses or Certifications:

• Certified Cost Professional (CCP) or Certified Cost Technician (CCT) by AACE International.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a capital program.
• Cost estimating principles, methodologies, and best practices for large construction projects.
• Construction means, methods, and materials for rail, transit, tunneling, and heavy civil work.
• Quantity takeoff procedures and estimating software applications.
• RS Means, WSDOT UBA, and similar cost estimating databases and unit cost references.
• Change order analysis and negotiation principles.
• Risk-based contingency development and cost risk assessment techniques.
• Washington State prevailing wage requirements and public works contracting regulations.
• Reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to present complex cost data clearly.