Sr. Estimator

Sr Estimator

Hill International is seeking a Sr Estimator in Phoenix, Arizona.

The Estimator provides senior-level leadership across all estimating functions for large-scale infrastructure programs. This individual serves as the primary technical authority for cost estimating, directing the estimating team and interfacing with design managers, contractors, clients, and executive leadership to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of all cost data throughout the program lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Direct, coordinate, and oversee all activities of the estimating team across program phases

Serve as primary estimating liaison with the program management team, design managers, general contractors, and client leadership

Provide professional judgment on constructability issues and cost risk throughout design and construction phases

Respond to program management, client, and designer inquiries on cost-related matters

Interact with clients and upper-level management to communicate cost positions and program financial status

Review all estimates produced by the team for adequacy, uniformity, and completeness prior to submission

Prepare and oversee conceptual and comparative cost study estimates from preliminary sketches and program parameters

Prepare detailed breakdowns of components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems

Provide cost estimates based on 30%, 60%, 90%, and 100% drawings and construction documents across design phases (SD, DD, CD)

Provide order-of-magnitude cost estimates in support of value engineering and cost reduction measures

Provide cost estimates resulting from construction contractor change order requests

Complete estimate reconciliations and validate designer estimates

Evaluate vendor quotes, bid information, and change orders for cost appropriateness

Review contract documents and modifications to determine scope of work and equitable cost allowances for scope changes

Demonstrate strong comprehension of construction schedules including baseline, critical path, and milestone tracking

Align cost estimates with program schedule to support phased delivery and cash flow forecasting

Attend project meetings as requested to represent the estimating function

Accumulate, evaluate, and document historical cost data for the development of future estimates and benchmarking

Establish and maintain consistent estimating standards, formats, and procedures across the program

Proficient knowledge of applicable construction codes and industry standards

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered

15+ years of progressive estimating experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or lead estimating role on major capital programs

Professional certifications such as AACE CCP, CEP, or similar credentials preferred

Civil, Structural, and/or Architectural (CSA) estimating experience required

Infrastructure project experience required, with an emphasis on aviation, transportation, or transit programs

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage an estimating team across multiple concurrent project phases

Experience with estimating software such as UNIFIER, On-Screen Takeoff, Success Estimating, US Cost, Timberline, SureTrak, and/or Microsoft Excel

Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex cost information clearly to clients and executives

Must be willing to work full time on site in Phoenix, AZ

Job Info

Job Identification 15140

Job Category Projects Management

Locations Phoenix, AZ, United States