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WSP USA Cost Estimator in Baltimore, Maryland
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Cost Estimator for our Baltimore office. This role will be working at our client's office in Laurel, MD . Be involved in projects with our PM/CM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact:
JOB DUTIES:
Provides construction cost estimates from bid-ready engineering plans and specifications for water and wastewater facility construction contracts.
Estimates material and labor requirements and prepares cost estimates for projects in the planning, design and construction phase
Reviews construction cost change orders.
Reviews data supplied by engineers, contractors, Project Managers, Contract Managers and Construction Managers.
Other duties as assigned
Who you Are
MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's or Associate degree in Civil, Construction Management or related field, or equivalent experience
1-3 years of water /wastewater and facility construction estimating experience.
Advanced knowledge of construction methods, materials, and labor requirements of water and wastewater facility and pipelines projects.
Good knowledge of engineering practices.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and contractual documents.
Ability to perform complex mathematical and engineering computations.
Ability to accurately estimate construction materials and labor costs for a full range of water and wastewater construction projects.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and work effectively with engineering and construction personnel.
Good knowledge of the principles and practices of water and wastewater engineering.
Good knowledge of municipal public work design procedures and criteria.
Ability to apply engineering knowledge to specific administrative, professional, and technical problems.
Ability to prepare and effectively present highly technical and complex engineering reports and estimates both verbally and in writing, good professional engineering judgment.
PREFERENCES:
Experience using Heavy Bid, Equipment Watch, RS Means or similar software.
Experience in cost estimating for water/sewer facilities or industrial plant designs.
This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.