STV is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our Project Controls team within the Centers of Excellence division. This role will lead the execution of a major Controls & Analytics program at a large complex airport environment in Dallas TX.
This is a fully onsite position (5 days per week) and is best suited for a seasoned estimating professional who thrives in fast-paced highly technical infrastructure programs and is comfortable collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams in the field.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development of detailed comprehensive cost estimates across multiple project phases including planning design and construction.
Collaborate with technical professional and executive stakeholdersincluding designers engineers consultants and contractorsto establish accurate and defensible cost models.
Oversee quantity take-offs cost analyses and pricing assumptions based on drawings specifications and evolving design documents.
Review evaluate and validate cost estimates prepared by external consultants; provide recommendations regarding accuracy risk and constructability.
Support cost negotiations and provide estimating expertise during procurement and contract discussions.
Plan assign and review the work of estimating staff and provide technical guidance and mentorship as needed.
Analyze scope changes and support change order pricing and cost impacts.
Perform related duties as required to support project controls and estimating excellence.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Architecture Construction Management Engineering or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
12 years of progressive estimating experience on large-scale infrastructure or complex capital programs.
At least 5 years of hands-on estimating experience in one or more of the following disciplines: architectural electrical mechanical plumbing controls or systems integration.
Proven experience developing detailed estimates in collaborative multi-stakeholder environments.
Strong analytical communication and leadership skills.
Experience working in active facilities or secure environments (e.g. airports transit critical infrastructure) is strongly preferred.
Experience with estimating software such as Sage Estimating (Timberline) eTakeoff HCSS Heavybid On Screen Takeoff Bluebeam.
Compensation Range:
$112253.66 - $149671.54Dont meet every single requirement Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
STV offers the following benefits Health insurance including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (16 days) Paid Holidays (9 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair equitable and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STVs good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors including but not limited to geography education experience and/or certifications.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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