Estimator Position (Hybrid)
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
This position is to lead Estimating Review services for the Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) for both Capital and Repair facility projects. The Senior Estimator(s) must have leadership skills and a strong technical background in construction estimating, including the following: A. Possess an Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related degree from a US accredited college or university. B. Demonstrate at least fifteen (15) years estimating experience with railroad and/or mass transit projects, as well as additional experience for a wide variety of construction trades for building, heavy/civil and infrastructure construction. C. Demonstrate experience reviewing estimates of all design and construction stages, and all disciplines for consistency, accuracy, and conformance with project scope. D. Experience should include the development of unit prices and/or lump sum estimates based on labor, materials and equipment. E. Knowledge in Risk Assessment, Life Cycle Cost Analysis, and Value Engineering to assist in reviews of cost analyses and Value Engineering estimates. F. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with design and field engineers/architects, project managers, contract engineers, schedulers, and financial analysts. G. Advanced skill sets in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). H. Be legally present and authorized to work in the United States, as per the federally required I-9 Program. I. A valid driver’s license is required. J. Project management experience will not be considered as estimating experience.
Preferred Qualifications: A. Certification as an estimator, from the ASPE, AACE, or RICS B. Working knowledge of Share Point and E-Builder C. Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and working knowledge of estimating software
PA policy allows hybrid work schedules between PA offices and working from home, where office attendance is required except one (1) day per week. The proposed staff member will be required to work Tuesdays at 2 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ. Additional flexible office time will be at 2 Montgomery. This policy is subject to change. B. Position reports directly to the Chief Estimator, or Deputy Chief Estimator as directed. C. May supervise other estimators in the performance of their duties.