Cost Estimator

Luster National
Washington, DC
Category Engineering
Job Description
We're seeking Cost Estimators at various levels to shape budgets for large, complex transportation and transit programs delivered through both traditional and alternative methods.

Requirements

  • Develop project and construction estimates, schedules, and costs.
  • Responsible for cost escalation, orders of magnitude, cost of materials, and labor rates.
  • Perform sensitivity analyses for escalation, commodity swings, and delivery strategies, presenting findings to the appropriate teams.
  • Coordinate with designers, schedulers, and procurement to align estimates with phasing plans, cash-flow curves, and contracting strategies.
  • Serve as a point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring clear communication of project progress, issues, and solutions.
  • Provide regular project updates to stakeholders, including senior management and clients, highlighting project status, accomplishments, and potential roadblocks.

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
  • 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
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