Principal Estimator

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

We are seeking an experienced Estimator to join our team at Mott MacDonald for a mega light rail transportation project in Seattle. As the Owner-side estimating lead, you will be part of an integrated Owner/Consultant team responsible for vetting and overseeing estimates prepared by consultants, contractors, and third parties involved in the program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the estimation process for the light rail transportation project.
• Vet and oversee estimates from consultants, contractors, and third parties.
• Improve consistency and defendability of estimates.
• Provide detailed analysis and effective summary reports.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in heavy civil estimating with a contractor.
• Recent experience in the Pacific Northwest is essentialandknowledge of current market and bidding conditions is important
• Proficiency in HeavyBid / HCSS software.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to delve into estimate details.
• Excellent communication skills for reporting and presentations.

Location:

• Downtown Seattle project office.
• In-office presence required 4-5 days per week.

If you meet these qualifications and are excited about contributing to a major transportation project in Seattle, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team at Mott MacDonald.

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don't have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!

Let's discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance.

The expected salary for this position is $161,000 - $198,000

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.