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Role Description:

Arcadis seeks a highly experienced and detail-oriented Chief Estimator to lead and manage all estimating activities for a large-scale rail tunnel construction project in New York. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the development of comprehensive cost estimates and ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and compliance with industry standards and contractual requirements. The Chief Estimator will work closely with engineering, procurement, and project management teams to support the bidding process, project planning, and cost control.

Role Accountabilities:

Oversee a team of estimators, cost engineers, and quantity surveyors to develop accurate and competitive estimates for the entire tunnel construction lifecycle.  Prepare detailed cost estimates for all phases of the rail tunnel construction, including excavation, tunneling, lining, waterproofing, track systems, mechanical, electrical, and civil works. Collaborate with the procurement team to develop bid packages and negotiate with suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors. Coordinate bid reviews with senior management and provide clear, comprehensive presentations of estimates and assumptions. Work closely with the engineering, design, and construction teams to ensure that estimates are aligned with technical plans and project requirements. Assist in the establishment of project budgets and monitor project costs throughout construction. Identify potential risks and uncertainties in the project and incorporate appropriate contingencies in estimates.

Required Qualifications:

15+ years of experience in construction estimating, with at least 5 years in a leadership role on large, complex infrastructure or tunnel projects. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Key Skills and Abilities:

Expertise in rail or tunnel construction methods, including TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) operation.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting to stakeholders and negotiating with vendors. Experience with advanced estimating software (such as HCSS, Primavera, or similar) and ensure integration with BIM (Building Information Modeling) systems to enhance estimate accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree or professional certification (CPE, CCP or equivalent). 

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP,  401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.  We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $235,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

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