Lochner · 3 months ago
Cost Estimator
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$107K/yr - $134K/yr
7+ years expLochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider that focuses on delivering high-quality solutions for aviation, surface transportation, and water clients. They are currently seeking a Mid-Level Estimator to contribute to transit infrastructure projects in the Seattle region by providing accurate, data-driven cost estimates and collaborating with project teams.
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Responsibilities
Prepare detailed cost estimates across all phases of design: conceptual, preliminary, intermediate, final, and construction release
Support cost control by ensuring estimates align with program-level work breakdown structures (WBS) across cost management and scheduling platforms such as Oracle, PRISM, and Primavera
Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Engineering Leads, and Project Controls personnel to ensure accuracy and traceability of estimates
Assist in producing monthly forecasting updates, including assessments of remaining quantities, escalation, and market condition trends
Conduct detailed cost/price analysis to support budgeting, change order evaluation, and contract negotiations
Participate in value engineering, risk assessments, and lifecycle cost analysis activities
Review and support negotiations of change orders, ensuring alignment with cost estimating assumptions and benchmarks
Provide peer review and quality control for cost estimates prepared by other team members
Qualification
Required
Experience in transit infrastructure estimating
Working knowledge of Sound Transit's estimating methodologies
Proficiency with leading industry tools including HeavyBid, Primavera, and cost controls systems
Prepare detailed cost estimates across all phases of design: conceptual, preliminary, intermediate, final, and construction release
Support cost control by ensuring estimates align with program-level work breakdown structures (WBS) across cost management and scheduling platforms such as Oracle, PRISM, and Primavera
Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Engineering Leads, and Project Controls personnel to ensure accuracy and traceability of estimates
Assist in producing monthly forecasting updates, including assessments of remaining quantities, escalation, and market condition trends
Conduct detailed cost/price analysis to support budgeting, change order evaluation, and contract negotiations
Participate in value engineering, risk assessments, and lifecycle cost analysis activities
Review and support negotiations of change orders, ensuring alignment with cost estimating assumptions and benchmarks
Provide peer review and quality control for cost estimates prepared by other team members
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field
7–10 years of experience in construction cost estimating, ideally for public transit or heavy civil infrastructure
Prior experience supporting Sound Transit projects or other large, publicly funded transportation agencies
Familiarity with Sound Transit's cost estimating methodologies, cost reference guides, and cost reporting practices
Proficiency in industry-standard tools: HeavyBid – required, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of federal cost control and reporting standards, including FTA's Standard Cost Categories (SCCs)
Ability to communicate complex cost data clearly and work collaboratively
Benefits
Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
Paid Family Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
Education and Training Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service
Company
Lochner
Lochner offers services such as planning, environmental consulting, design, construction engineering, and inspection.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Terry A. Ruhl, P.E., F. ASCE, DrBA
Board Chair and CEO
Mike Kirchner, PMP
Senior Vice President, Chief Governance Officer
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