HNTB

Estimator I

HNTB$79K — $119K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field
  • 4 years of relevant experience in developing cost estimates if no degree is held
  • Familiarity with industry standards for document control and project management
  • Proficient with estimating software and cost modeling
  • Strong understanding of construction design documents and specifications

Responsibilities

  • Analyze bid and design documents for quantity takeoffs
  • Estimate labor, material, and equipment costs based on specifications
  • Collect cost data from contractors and vendors
  • Utilize industry data for accurate cost estimation
  • Develop cost estimates with guidance from senior estimators
  • Create cost models for estimating components
  • Support independent cost estimates for change management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee wellness programs
Full Job Description
This opportunity entails document control and project controls for engineering and construction projects. It is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing document control systems, standards, and workflows to support the full lifecycle of project records ensuring accuracy, compliance, accessibility, and effective information flow across project teams.

The position administers document control platforms and processes, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, and other contractor/design-builder documentation, while ensuring alignment with contract requirements and organizational standards. It also plays a key role in contract administration activities, including supporting change order development, validating contractor payment applications, and maintaining accurate financial and project records within project systems.

In addition, this role monitors project budgets, expenditures, and forecasts; produces reporting and analysis to support project and business leadership; and ensures compliance with regulatory, client, and company requirements, including DBE participation and documentation standards.

What You'll Do:
  • Analyzes bid and design documents to perform quantity takeoffs to support labor, equipment, and material cost development.
  • Estimates labor, material and equipment costs of construction based on design drawings and specifications.
  • Collects construction cost data from functional representatives, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Gathers and utilizes industry data/publications for estimating purposes.
  • Uses estimating software to support the development of cost estimates with guidance from lead/senior estimators.
  • Creates cost models for cost estimating elements.
  • Supports the preparation of independent cost estimates as part of change management, claims analysis, and price negotiations.


What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field, or
  • In lieu of education, 4 years relevant experience with the development of cost estimates


What We Prefer:
  • College coursework or equivalent technical coursework in design drawings and specifications reading, quantity take offs and cost estimating fundamentals


Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Locations:
Bellevue, WA (Seattle)

The approximate pay range for the Greater Seattle, WA Metro Area is $79,688.15 - $119,532.23. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $66,406.79 - $124,512.74. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location.

About HNTB

HNTB Corporation is an American infrastructure design firm that was founded in 1914. The firm has designed many bridges, roadways, airports, and other infrastructure projects throughout the United States. HNTB has worked on many high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass, the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement, and the new terminal at Kansas City International Airport. The firm has over 60 offices throughout the United States and employs over 5,000 people.
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