Cost Engineer

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:

In this role, you will use your cost estimating experience to develop independent complete and accurate cost estimates for the negotiation of construction design and field change orders.  You will also be responsible for reviewing contractor time and material records and cost documentation. Will also be responsible for the development of independent cost estimates for potential change orders for submission to the client. 

This role requires full-time onsite presence on a NYCDEP construction project located in Yonkers NY

Role accountabilities:

• Development of independent cost estimates for change orders including quantity takeoff, pricing, verification of vendor pricing, evaluation of historical cost data, development of estimates for markups and indirect costs in accordance with industry standards, NYCDEP contract requirements and best practices.
• Review and evaluate cost proposals provided by contractors through plan take-offs, subcontractor proposals and estimates, use of estimating software, construction experience and knowledge. Facilitate cost negotiations with contractors. 
• Prepare independent estimates of probable costs for potential change orders.
• Review and evaluate contractor time and material records and cost documentation for inclusion in monthly payment requisitions.
• Develop Authorized Cost Breakdown spreadsheets and Negotiation Memos for all negotiated change orders.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or Business Analytics  
• A minimum of 5 years' experience as an estimator

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Sage (Timberline), Bluebeam estimating software, MS Office Suite
• Ability to understand complex projects, with the ability to foresee and avoid potential construction scheduling issues
• Hands-on field experience in construction is preferred
• Preferred certifications include: CCP, CEP, CCM, PMP
• Expertise with estimating discipline which may include general trades, heavy civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and controls.
• NYCDEP construction project, change order and payment requisition processing experience a plus.

Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.

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 do meaningful work, and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you, 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 $45-60/HR. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.