Cost Estimator

COST ESTIMATOR Interested in working with a dedicated team of professionals committed to meeting the needs of our solid and growing client base?

This team works collaboratively to ensure that you have the tools and resources needed to be successful. The Cost Estimator is responsible for delivering quality controlled estimates for projects and programs as assigned.

The Cost Estimator works closely with the scheduling group for joint development of cost and schedules and participates in Value Engineering, Risk Analysis, and Constructability Reviews for projects.

The Cost Estimator performs reviews on projects during the design phase and provides critiques / recommendations on improvements to the design for buildability, cost savings / most cost-effective method of construction.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Develop construction cost estimates for transportation, transit, heavy civil, and other infrastructure projects; develop cost estimates during all stages of design, from conceptual level to bid documents.
• Apply multiple estimating methodologies as applicable, including analogous, parametric, and bottom-up techniques
• Develop crew estimates based on work activity, development of production rates and detailed quantity take-offs
• Coordinate with material suppliers for pricing
• Coordinate with schedulers to correlate cost and schedule scope elements.
• Develop and document basis of estimate documentation, including key assumptions and exclusions
• Participate in risk analysis and value engineering studies.
• Conduct constructability reviews on plans and specs in various stages of design
• Perform cost estimating activities using software programs, such as HCSS Heavy Bid and others
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other related field of study
• 8+ years of relevant estimating experience including field general contracting experience within heavy civil engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in building conceptual estimates from minimal plan information, as well as bottoms-up crew-based production estimates
• Experience with use of HCSS estimating software or similar preferred
• Ability to interact with architects, engineers, clients, and operations staff to ensure a clear understanding of a project
• Excellent oral and technical written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Additional Requirements

• Up to 10% travel may be required based upon business need
• Valid driver’s license required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

ABOUT RINA : To continue the expansion Patrick has experienced over the past 40 years, and to capitalize on the recent acquisition made by global corporation RINA, Patrick is planning for significant growth in North and South America.

RINA is a worldwide engineering consultancy firm that provides an expansive range of services across the energy and mobility, marine, infrastructure, real estate, and industrial sectors.

Patrick focuses on working with clients in the infrastructure, transportation, technology and renewable energy sectors throughout the entire process of project delivery - from planning and controls, comprehensive management services and construction, through to operations and maintenance.

Combining forces with RINA presents an exciting opportunity to attract talented and multicultural people and to expand both our worldwide footprint and service offerings in new markets and application sectors.

Join our team and work on rewarding projects in a dynamic, multicultural and energizing environment that reaches beyond geographical and cultural boundaries.

Patrick’s new status as a part of RINA provides opportunities for partnering with global clients, training to further advance your competencies and support your personal career development.

Join us to make Patrick and RINA more successful than ever before by bringing your contributions developing innovative solutions to complex problems, delivering our mission and achieving the challenging goals we have set for ourselves.

If you share our values and our vision, please apply. Make it sure, make it simple.