Cost Estimator

Cost Estimator (Various Levels) - Advisory Services

Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions. We are a team of professional construction managers, engineers, management consultants, planners, scientists, and surveyors dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. We build lasting partnerships and collaborate with our clients to envision possibilities and create tomorrow, together. We are committed to being a Best Place to Work, offering hybrid work environments that promote meaningful connections, support work-life balance, and encourage career development. With excellent benefits, employee ownership, and a collaborative culture, Parametrix creates a supportive and enriching workplace.

We are looking for Cost Estimators at multiple levels to join our Advisory Services team. You will have experience in cost estimating, cost engineering, and / or project controls, with a background in infrastructure and public utilities construction. Our team serves a diverse range of clients, including those in water / wastewater, transit, transportation, environmental, and construction management sectors. We take pride in promoting strong client relationships, allowing us to positively improve the communities where we live and work. We offer the flexibility of a hybrid work environment. You'll have the option to collaborate in a Parametrix office for mentorship, client interactions, and team meetings or work remotely, reporting to team leadership.

You Will :

• Contribute to a multi-discipline engineering team as a cost estimator.
• Support the Parametrix team in development of conceptual and detailed engineering and construction estimates.
• Conduct quantity and material takeoffs.
• Build the Basis of Cost Estimate based on feedback from users, owners, and the engineering teams.
• Conduct market research to understand cost drivers for material and labor.
• Establish relationships with clients by participating in workshops, including preparation of defensible data, relevant questions, and risk-based information to guide team decision-making.
• Collaborate with multiple team members and clients across multiple projects is important to the successful execution of this role.

Cost Estimator : Minimum of 4 years of experience in construction management and / or engineering, with a specific focus on cost estimating. 2+ years of experience preparing cost estimates through the planning and design phases of the project life cycle.

Senior Cost Estimator : Minimum of 8 years of experience in construction management and / or engineering, with a specific focus on cost estimating. 5+ years of experience preparing cost estimates through the planning and design phases of the project life cycle.

General Qualifications :

Compensation Information : Base salary for this position will depend on the role. Cost Estimator in the range of $90,000-$110,000+. Senior Cost Estimator in the range of $110,000-$125,000+. Compensation is determined by factors such as education, experience, location, and role. As employee-owners, we are eligible for performance-based bonuses and our salaries are reviewed annually. We value transparency and look forward to discussing our