Estimator

This Opportunity

WSP USA is initiating a search for a Cost Estimator supporting our power generation projects. Preference for the candidate is to be located in our Houston, TX office.   The following locations will also be considered: Mt. Laurel, NJ.  Be involved in projects with our Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges. Power generation projects include different technologies such as but not limited to fossil fuel, nuclear or renewable energies. 
 

The candidate should have direct experience with large-scale electrical, mechanical, heavy civil project. The candidate will prepare and review construction cost estimates for various construction projects in various stages of development. The Estimator is responsible for providing detailed cost estimates on new construction, rehabilitation, alterations, replacement systems, Capital Improvement projects (CIP), change orders and participate in cost negotiations in all disciplines in change orders. Estimators are responsible for change order estimates development and collaboration with the discipline engineers for all project types.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help.

With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily to create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. In the U.S, WSP was recognized on TIME’s list of the world’s best companies and Fortune’s Change the World list.

As part of our team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

Your Impact

• Confer with a broad range of designers, consultants and contractors to coordinate and establish detailed cost estimates for construction projects. 
• Prepare and/or facilitate the preparation of detailed cost estimates for all phases of design and/or construction. 
• Supervise the development of quantity surveys and cost evaluations relating to design documents, contract drawings, specifications or contract changes. 
• Review and report on contract estimates prepared by consultants; recommend if estimate is appropriate for client's implementation. 
• Reviews contractor proposals and compares them to scope of work. Determines fair and reasonable value of work based on the proposal submitted. Delineates cost by trade and discipline.