Luster National · 2 months ago
Sr. Cost Estimator
New York, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$155K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expLusternational is seeking detail-driven Sr. Cost Estimators to manage project cost estimates for large infrastructure projects in transit, transportation, and aviation. The role involves developing and managing cost estimates, monitoring market conditions, and serving as the primary contact for clients throughout project lifecycles.
ConstructionManagement ConsultingProject Management
Responsibilities
Preparation of detailed cost estimates for all phases of heavy civil projects—conceptual, schematic, design development, and final construction documents
Review engineering plans and specifications to determine scope, pricing strategy, and estimate accuracy
Analyze and apply historical data, cost databases, and market trends to forecast cost escalation and resource requirements
Collaborate closely with project managers, schedulers, engineers, and procurement teams to align cost assumptions with construction methodologies and timelines
Develop and maintain unit cost databases, cost benchmarking, and productivity standards
Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes for completeness, accuracy, and competitiveness
Prepare and present detailed cost reports, variance analyses, and risk assessments to senior leadership and client stakeholders
Incorporate construction means and methods, logistics constraints, and phasing strategies into the estimating process
Serve as a key liaison with clients—providing clear, timely communication and participating in project meetings, scope reviews, and value engineering sessions
Ensure estimates comply with internal quality standards and meet client and regulatory requirements
Track and integrate real-time feedback from ongoing projects to improve future estimate accuracy and reliability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
10+ years' relevant construction estimating/cost control experience for heavy civil highways, roads, bridges, airports, or transit projects
Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and techniques related to heavy civil rail or bus projects
Significant experience developing project and construction estimates, schedules, and costs
Experience with cost escalation, orders of magnitude, cost of materials, and labor rates
Proficiency with industry-standard estimating and project-controls software (e.g., HCSS, RSMeans, etc.)
Proficiency with Primavera P6 or MS Project
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills
Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships
Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement
Preferred
Master's degree in engineering, construction management, or quantity surveying
Active professional certifications such as CCE, CCEA, CCP, CEP, PSP (AACE); PMP or PMI-SP (PMI)
PE license in relevant jurisdiction(s)
Experience with large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects in the transit industry
Experience delivering projects through both traditional and alternative methods (e.g., DB, CM/GC, P3)
Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software
Benefits
Unlimited flexible time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
Formal career planning and development program
$2,500 annually toward professional development
Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
Free personal financial planning services
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts
Employee referral bonus
Company
Luster National
Luster National is a professional services company specializing in the management of capital improvement projects.
51-200 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Emily Luster
Director of Structure, Governance and Risk
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