Cost Estimator II

Cost Estimator II

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? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. 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 embedded in client office space or our own facilities. EOC delivers quality engineering, environmental, and construction management services at competitive prices. In the role of Cost Estimator II, we'll count on you to:

Perform general or discipline cost estimating generating capital cost and/or services estimates

Perform quantity takeoffs from conceptual or design drawings for multidiscipline sections and customize forms to reflect best effort

Assist in developing conceptual quantities to supplement partial design-build design documents

Produce Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) based on project requirements and scope; coordinate with schedule breakdown

Produce capital costs estimate using a unit-cost, or crew-based, approach including formation of crews from multiple disciplines

Develop appropriate crew models for use in development of estimated construction cost

Perform local market labor rate analysis for determination of appropriate labor rates

Develop unit rates for discipline specific items

Identify, solicit, and obtain vendor quotes for major cost drivers, properly identifying source and cost data int each estimate

Prepare basis and assumption documentation denoting rationale, inclusions and exclusions

Prepare detailed notes, assumptions, and documentation in support of estimate development included Basis of Estimate and Construction Methodology documentation

Identify and track changes in design resulting in cost variations; development of variance reports

Prepare services, distributable, contractor indirect and/or indirect cost estimates in specialized discipline areas using current techniques and market pricing

Prepare detailed Job Office Cost models to capture labor/other direct costs (ODC's)

Prepare cost/schedule products for planning and design deliverables

Participate and support cost & schedule identification and reconciliation meetings

Calculate fee (profit) based on established fee (profit) 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

Develop appropriate markups for direct costs, contractor assignments, owner's markups, and justifications

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

Execute simultaneous tasks within broadly defined parameters

Provide technical direction to other personnel when delegated

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

Provide input on the level of effort required (cost/job hours) through coordination with functions and/or vendors, and consolidate input for costing

Volunteer to accept pending estimating jobs or seek out more estimating needs

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:

A minimum of 6 -10 years' experience in producing estimates in a competitive environment and assessing cost risks based on contract terms and conditions relative to a cost estimate

Required Certifications (or ability to complete with 12 months): CPE, CCT, CEP

Ability to interpret construction drawings and schedules

Ability to develop electronic takeoffs

Proficient in use of PACES, MCACES, or RS Means Estimating software

Prior Government estimating experience

Prior experience with NAVFAC or USAF estimating guidance and requirements

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Construction Science Engineering or equivalent experience

A minimum of 5 years' experience in producing estimates in a competitive environment and assessing cost risks based on contract terms and conditions relative to a cost estimate

Knowledge of EPC estimating methods, processes, and procedures, in addition to the estimate types, classifications, and components. Experience with Lump Sum Design Build estimates. Specifically understands detail level estimates and design packages

Knowledge of market pricing and pricing sources in the area of specialization. Knowledge of Work Breakdown Structures necessary for cost management

Must be proficient with Primavera and Timberline

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

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.

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.) Las Vegas, NV.: $98,140 - $140,200.

Primary Location: United States-Nevada-Las Vegas

Other Locations: United States-Texas-El Paso

Industry: Federal

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Federal PMCM

Job Posting: Jun 29, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.