Construction Estimator

Overview
Ranked among the nation's top Construction Managers by Engineering News-Record, The LiRo Group provides integrated construction, design, and technology solutions for a broad range of public and private sector clients
Due to our continued growth, we are seeking a Construction Estimatorwith demonstrated knowledge of railroad construction on projects in and around active railroad facilities and tracks.
Responsibilities
Design Phase:

• Prepare and maintain Project Level Estimates through various stages of a project, representing the total project scope, including design and construction
• Prepare order of magnitude conceptual estimates
• Develop order of scope with Project Team
• Create preliminary budget and definitive estimates and quantity takeoff
• Obtain material pricing from vendors
• Develop labor/equipment crew requirements for each work component
• Estimate productivity for each work component
• Develop estimates for comparison to bids received

Construction Phase:

• Review Contractor progress payment breakdown
• Develop change order estimates and support PM and Procurement & Logistics (P&L) during negotiations
• Perform site investigations
• Develop Change Request scope with Project Team
• Prepare comparison of Change Request estimate to contractor proposal for negotiation process
• Develop Force Account Estimates to support in-house construction efforts.
• Attend required project and staff meetings
• Develop estimates for Value Engineering change proposal reviews
• Develop/review Amtrak and LIRR estimate for construction support

Qualifications

• 10 years' experience in Cost Estimating
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology related field, or equivalent
• Thorough knowledge of Railroad Construction practices is preferable
• Experience with review of Drawings and Contract Specifications
• Must be able to effectively communicate, possess good interpersonal skills and meet deadlines
• Thorough knowledge of computer applications as it relates to Estimation-Hard Dollar or equivalent and MS Office

- Please visit our website for all of our career opportunities at https://careers-liro.icims.com
- We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, a comprehensive benefits package and a positive work environment.
- Compensation: Min: $104,000; Maximum: $145,000
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
The LiRo Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Minimum
USD $118,000.00/Yr.
Maximum
USD $200,000.00/Yr.