New York, NY
23 hours ago
Estimator/Cost Estimator

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description:

Arcadis is seeking an Estimator/Cost Estimator to join our team for a significant rail tunnel project in the New York / New Jersey area. In this role, you will prepare detailed cost breakdowns, bid proposals, and cost reports for submission to clients, stakeholders, and internal decision-makers.

Role Accountabilities:

Analyze project drawings, specifications, and other documentation to identify scope, quantities, and specifications for tunnel construction activities. Conduct quantity take-offs, material pricing, labor cost estimation, and subcontractor quote analysis to develop comprehensive and accurate cost estimates. Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and procurement teams to understand project requirements, technical aspects, and scheduling constraints that may impact cost estimates. Update and maintain a cost tracking system to monitor project expenditures, track budget deviations, and identify cost-saving opportunities. Participate in value engineering exercises, risk assessments, and cost-saving initiatives to optimize project costs without compromising quality or safety standards. Keep abreast of industry trends, market conditions, and pricing fluctuations to ensure cost estimates are current, accurate, and competitive.

Required Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field. Minimum of 8 years experience as an estimator, cost estimator, or quantity surveyor in tunnel construction or infrastructure projects. Proficiency in cost estimating software, construction cost databases, and MS Excel for detailed analysis and reporting.

Key Skills and Abilities: 

Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and labor costs specific to tunneling and underground construction. Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

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 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $160,000. 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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