Senior Cost Estimator
HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Oklahoma, Tulsa
4111 S Darlington Ave Ste 600 (Show on map)
Jun 04, 2025
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' '
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
Environmental, Operations and Construction (EOC) operates within HDR's Federal Business Group, capable of delivering services across all HDR business groups at any location. Our work is performed by our professional staff, scientists and engineers at remote sites, embedded in client office space or our own facilities. EOC delivers quality engineering, environmental, and construction management services at competitive prices.
In addition to posted locations, this position is open to other locations across the United States.
In the role of Senior Cost Estimator, we'll count on you to:
Perform general or discipline cost estimating generating capital cost and/or services estimates; data analysis identifying problems and make recommendations; and control activities for project and/or proposal efforts
Support estimate reporting and reviews
Prepare basis and assumption documentation denoting rationale, inclusions and exclusions
Prepare detailed notes, assumptions, and documentation in support of estimate development
Execute simultaneous tasks within broadly defined parameters
Provide technical direction to assigned personnel when delegated
Prepare services, distributable, contractor indirect and/or capital cost estimates in specialized discipline areas using current techniques and market pricing
Prepare cost/schedule products for planning and design deliverables
Provide input on the level of effort required (cost/job hours) through coordination with functions and/or vendors, and consolidate input for costing
Perform quantity takeoffs from conceptual or design drawings for multidiscipline sections and customize forms to reflect best effort
Prepare detailed Job Office Cost models to capture labor/other direct costs (ODC's)
Produce capital costs estimate using a unit-cost, or crew-based, approach including formation of crews from multiple disciplines
Provide detail pricing for manual labor rates
Develop unit rates for discipline specific items
Assist in developing conceptual quantities to supplement partial design-build design documents
Identify, solicit, and obtain vendor quotes for major cost drivers, properly identifying source and cost data in each estimate
Calculate fee based on established fee model
Identify and develop appropriate escalation based on current market conditions
Support risk analysis assessment by identifying areas of risk and potential cost impacts
Support development of reasonable contingency for projects in design
Assist in developing unit staffing, job hour and pricing data for a specific discipline or other specialty, including estimating parameters, factors, indices, and craft distribution reference data based on analysis of HDR and industry experience
Perform data analysis, identify problems and make recommendations
Identify or define data sources and techniques for data acquisition
Prepare reports and estimate summaries for estimate reviews, as directed by supervisor
Participate in estimate reviews and presentations as appropriate
Work within assigned budget and time parameters to deliver products in a timely basis
Use parametric and other estimating practices to decrease time needed while still achieving a complete estimate
Carry out all activities required for estimate deliverable, including Initial kickoff/communication with PM, preparation of requests for information and maintaining accurate documentation
Provide feedback on the level of effort (LOE) required to complete work if needed
Volunteer to accept pending estimating jobs or seek out more estimating needs
Perform all activities required to quantify the scope of construction, estimate organization (WBS), and tasks/line-item identification and creation
Develop appropriate markups for direct costs, contractor assignments, owner's markups, and justifications
Prepare reports per regulatory guidance
Follow QC and QA procedures
Submit work to maintain and increase professionalism
Support training activities as needed
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications (one or more): CPE, CCT, CEP, PSP, EVP, PMI-SP, PMP, CCM, PRMP, DRMP, PE
Ability to interpret construction schedules
Ability to develop electronic takeoffs
Experience with PACES, MCACES, BlueBeam software
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Construction Science Engineering or equivalent experience
A minimum of 10 years' related experience
Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office software
Advanced understanding of construction estimating concepts, construction scheduling and elements associated with Risk
Intermediate Management fundamentals
Able to lead small project estimates
Good verbal and written communication skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Albany, NY: $109,200 - $156,000; Englewood, CO: $120,120 - $171,600; Pennington, Jersey $125,580 - $179,400
Primary Location : United States-Oklahoma-Tulsa
Other Locations : United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States- York-Albany, United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City, United States-Texas-Houston, United States- Jersey-Pennington, United States-Colorado-Englewood
Industry : Federal
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : EOC SR and M Construction
Job Posting : Jun 2, 2025
HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Oklahoma, Tulsa
4111 S Darlington Ave Ste 600 (Show on map)
Jun 04, 2025
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' '
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
Environmental, Operations and Construction (EOC) operates within HDR's Federal Business Group, capable of delivering services across all HDR business groups at any location. Our work is performed by our professional staff, scientists and engineers at remote sites, embedded in client office space or our own facilities. EOC delivers quality engineering, environmental, and construction management services at competitive prices.
In addition to posted locations, this position is open to other locations across the United States.
In the role of Senior Cost Estimator, we'll count on you to:
Perform general or discipline cost estimating generating capital cost and/or services estimates; data analysis identifying problems and make recommendations; and control activities for project and/or proposal efforts
Support estimate reporting and reviews
Prepare basis and assumption documentation denoting rationale, inclusions and exclusions
Prepare detailed notes, assumptions, and documentation in support of estimate development
Execute simultaneous tasks within broadly defined parameters
Provide technical direction to assigned personnel when delegated
Prepare services, distributable, contractor indirect and/or capital cost estimates in specialized discipline areas using current techniques and market pricing
Prepare cost/schedule products for planning and design deliverables
Provide input on the level of effort required (cost/job hours) through coordination with functions and/or vendors, and consolidate input for costing
Perform quantity takeoffs from conceptual or design drawings for multidiscipline sections and customize forms to reflect best effort
Prepare detailed Job Office Cost models to capture labor/other direct costs (ODC's)
Produce capital costs estimate using a unit-cost, or crew-based, approach including formation of crews from multiple disciplines
Provide detail pricing for manual labor rates
Develop unit rates for discipline specific items
Assist in developing conceptual quantities to supplement partial design-build design documents
Identify, solicit, and obtain vendor quotes for major cost drivers, properly identifying source and cost data in each estimate
Calculate fee based on established fee model
Identify and develop appropriate escalation based on current market conditions
Support risk analysis assessment by identifying areas of risk and potential cost impacts
Support development of reasonable contingency for projects in design
Assist in developing unit staffing, job hour and pricing data for a specific discipline or other specialty, including estimating parameters, factors, indices, and craft distribution reference data based on analysis of HDR and industry experience
Perform data analysis, identify problems and make recommendations
Identify or define data sources and techniques for data acquisition
Prepare reports and estimate summaries for estimate reviews, as directed by supervisor
Participate in estimate reviews and presentations as appropriate
Work within assigned budget and time parameters to deliver products in a timely basis
Use parametric and other estimating practices to decrease time needed while still achieving a complete estimate
Carry out all activities required for estimate deliverable, including Initial kickoff/communication with PM, preparation of requests for information and maintaining accurate documentation
Provide feedback on the level of effort (LOE) required to complete work if needed
Volunteer to accept pending estimating jobs or seek out more estimating needs
Perform all activities required to quantify the scope of construction, estimate organization (WBS), and tasks/line-item identification and creation
Develop appropriate markups for direct costs, contractor assignments, owner's markups, and justifications
Prepare reports per regulatory guidance
Follow QC and QA procedures
Submit work to maintain and increase professionalism
Support training activities as needed
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications (one or more): CPE, CCT, CEP, PSP, EVP, PMI-SP, PMP, CCM, PRMP, DRMP, PE
Ability to interpret construction schedules
Ability to develop electronic takeoffs
Experience with PACES, MCACES, BlueBeam software
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Construction Science Engineering or equivalent experience
A minimum of 10 years' related experience
Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office software
Advanced understanding of construction estimating concepts, construction scheduling and elements associated with Risk
Intermediate Management fundamentals
Able to lead small project estimates
Good verbal and written communication skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Albany, NY: $109,200 - $156,000; Englewood, CO: $120,120 - $171,600; Pennington, Jersey $125,580 - $179,400
Primary Location : United States-Oklahoma-Tulsa
Other Locations : United States-Arizona-Phoenix, United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States- York-Albany, United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City, United States-Texas-Houston, United States- Jersey-Pennington, United States-Colorado-Englewood
Industry : Federal
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : EOC SR and M Construction
Job Posting : Jun 2, 2025
Job ID: 480075057
Originally Posted on: 6/6/2025
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