Estimator - Transit and Rail

3 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States Mace Full time

Position Status: This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in March subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our Consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

We are hiring an ambitious and forward-thinking Estimator–with transit or rail experience - to join our established and growing team in New York.

Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

Safety first - Going home safe and well
Client focus -Deliver on our promise
Integrity - Always do the right thing
Create opportunity - for our people to excel.

You'll be responsible for:

Activities related to estimating all elements of project cost including labor (manual and non-manual), materials and permanent equipment, supplies, consumables and expenses, construction equipment rental and operating costs, contingency, escalation, program risk, etc. cost breakdown estimating and negotiating, and technical writing.
Demonstrates an understanding of degrees of uncertainty that applies to estimates as they are developed throughout the project life cycle. Uses this knowledge to identify assumptions and risks to develop contingency proposals for the project.
Ensures that the ranges of estimates are used to prepare an overall estimate, together with optimistic and pessimistic targets for each task.
Ensures that estimates are continually reviewed and revised as and when new information becomes available, and more is known about the project.
Provides life cycle costing for various estimating components.
Provides Top-Down conceptual estimating.
Ensures, whenever possible, that comparative techniques are used, e.g. estimates are based on previous experience and usage statistics.
Quantifies top-down estimates to reflect project factors such as escalation, currency, local market conditions.
Provides Bottom-Up measurement-based estimating.
Produces detailed estimates in a timely and efficient manner, based on bills of quantities/take-off and activity-based costs.

You'll need to have:

New York/New Jersey specific experience.
Experience in constructability reviews of heavy civil construction projects
Demonstrated experience with commercialized estimating programs.
Evidence of good potential growth shown by satisfactory performance in past positions.
BA/BS plus relevant experience.
AA/AS (US) plus relevant experience.
High school diploma/GED plus relevant experience.
Related estimating experience.
Minimum OSHA 30 training.

You'll also have:

MTA, MNRR, LIRR, NYCT, MTA, Amtrak experience preferred.
Experience in heavy civil, transit and rail.
Related estimating experience in industrial and commercial projects.

Mace North America offers the competitive benefits such as:

Health, dental and vision insurance, including an option with a health savings account.
Flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care and transit and parking where applicable).
Disability insurance.
Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment.
401(k) plan.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Continuing education program.
Professional licensure and society memberships.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.


If you would like to make a confidential enquiry, please contact Jordan Torres in the recruitment team.


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