Senior Project Estimator

As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive.

From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment.

In the role of Senior Estimator, we'll count on you to: data analysis identifying problems and make recommendations; and control activities for project and/or proposal efforts 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 proposals or contract negotiations Prepare detail pricing field office non-manual labor/other direct costs (ODC) and home office labor/ODCs Produce capital costs estimate using a crew-based approach including formation of crews from multiple disciplines Develop unit rates for discipline specific items Assist in developing conceptual quantities to supplement partial design-build design documents Prepare basis and assumption documentation denoting rationale, inclusions and exclusions Quantify and spread escalation based on project schedule and estimated costs Develop and perform analysis of project cash models and the corresponding time value of money as the cost of working capital correlating scheduled activities and cost Support risk analysis assessment by identifying areas of risk 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 Support training activities as needed Previous field experience Preferred project experience to include: Data Center, Chip Manufacturing, Industrial, Healthcare or Lab Science Experience with Sage, Timberline, Bluebeam, Revit, HCSS, Excel, Navisworks or Synchro Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Construction Science Engineering or equivalent experience Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office software Advanced understanding of construction estimating concepts, construction scheduling and elements associated with Risk Able to lead small project estimates Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. 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. 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.

Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) $Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build Schedule: Full-time Project Controls At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.