Senior Construction Cost Estimator

Forge ahead with WSB - named a top workplace for seven consecutive years. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results and we’ve dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration and forward-thinking ideas. We’ve inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow.

As a Construction Estimator, you will develop cost estimates from concept to bid submission; monitoring and reconciling the cost estimate as the design progresses; participate in pre-award value engineering and constructability review discussions; develop a fair and reasonable cost recommendation, review and participate in negotiation of changes with the contractor, support development of 4D and 5D schedules, and prepare the record of negotiation documentation. You will work with internal staff and external clients to develop proposals and relationships leading to growth of estimating services.

Where you will Work:

• Hybrid office based in:
• Minneapolis, MN
• Burnsville, MN
• St Paul, MN
  
  

What You Will Do:

• Develop detailed cost estimates from engineering drawings, proactively identify deficiencies and/or questions, and actively assist the project team toward the answers for multiple phases of design completeness.
• Prepare dynamic construction quantity takeoffs detailing the materials required to complete a project for multiple phases of design completeness.
• Visit project to understand site conditions and restrictions.
• Liaise with project management and project engineering personnel throughout the estimate development.
  
  

What You Will Bring:

• Experience within the heavy civil and transportation construction industry – preferably field experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 12+ years of related heavy civil construction estimating experience.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Proficient in preparing cost estimates using a variety of estimating tools, including HCSS HeavyBid, Excel spreadsheets, Bluebeam, and/or other estimating software.
• Experience working on large civil transportation projects.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Project scheduling experience.
  
  

Who We Are: WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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