Job Description
POSITION - PROJECT ESTIMATOR
LOCATION - NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is seeking a well rounded Estimator who has significant water / wastewater construction estimating experience. The successful candidate will need to be located in the New York area and be able to go to site and the client office when necessary.
You will manage the delivery of detailed and accurate estimates for a range of construction projects for Arcadis. Supporting all aspects of the estimating process with the oversite of the Project Management Team. The successful candidate should be able to work independently while maintaining strong relationships, cohesion, and transparency with the project team at large and external project Teams.
Role accountabilities:

• Prepare and/or coordinate the preparation of estimates and reports as requested by the Project Manager and/or client; includes the collection of necessary cost data for conceptual and/or take-off estimating,
• Prepare estimating procedures and overall estimating review and justification
• Support Project Controls team in decision making
• Work within established financial systems and budgets to produce reports and forecasts and track budgets, overseeing costing and variances to manage and control cost variables,
• Complete technical assignments of focused scope and increasing level of difficulty,
• Act as a project resource, completing allocated activities to meet budget, timeframe and quality objectives and meeting or exceeding client expectations,
• Carry out investigations and analyses to support the development of technical solutions,
• Prepare documentation and reports ensuring accuracy and compliance with Arcadis requirements and relevant national standards and codes of practice,
• Liaise with Project Managers/Team Leaders and clients to ensure effective communication on project matters,
• Contribute to the resolution of technical issues on projects and provide technical guidance to other team members,
• Collaborate with other design disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall design or solution,
• Review completed engineering work to ensure it meets specified standards,
• Build valued relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure client satisfaction, develop the cost management service and create new business opportunities

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Possess complex technical knowledge of water and waste water processes
• Preferred NYC DEP experience and have knowledge of other agencies in the Tri-State area such as NYC DDC, NYPA, EDC, NYCHA etc.
• Deep market knowledge especially in the New York area
• Be able to read and interpret civil, process mechanical, structural, architectural, and MEP construction plans and related documents like, but not limited to: contacts, technical specifications, etc.
• Be able to prepare cost estimates and associated basis of estimate reports throughout the life of the projects, from planning, design, and through the construction phase
• Experienced accessing and working with risk management
• Deep technical knowledge working with range of project software like: Sage, Bluebeam, ProEst, Other Estimating Software as well as MS Office and MS Teams
• Strong builder of external Team relationships with a history of turning relationships into new business opportunities
• Be a collaborative partner with internal Teams
• Commitment to health and safety
• Strong communication skills - verbal and written

Qualifications & Experience:
•Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying)
•Relevant professional certification (i.e., CCP, CEP, CPE, MRICS or similar)
•8 or more years' relevant experience related to new or rehabilitation of water/wastewater infrastructure
•Relevant professional experience in a similar working environment
•Experience working with people and demonstration of leadership skills, including the ability to motivate others
•Experience building and managing relationships with internal and external Teams, including the ability to act as a trusted advisor
Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You do meaningful work, and no matter where your next role in Arcadis takes you, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark; on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer seven paid holidays and potentially up to two floating holidays per calendar year depending on start date, and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $112,240 to $168,360 year.
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