Overview Base pay range: $78,000.00/yr - $101,844.00/yr. This range is provided by Amtrak. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Direct message the job poster from Amtrak. Your success is a train ride away! As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees. Are you ready to join our team? Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future. Summary of Duties Under the guidance of Cost Estimating management, the Cost Estimator prepares cost estimates for small to mid-sized capital construction projects with low to moderate complexity. This role involves close collaboration with the Project Manager and other team members to develop and update project budgets. The Cost Estimator follows established departmental procedures, guidelines, and best practices throughout the estimate development process and when documenting the basis of estimate. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Essential Functions Works with the Project Manager and team to develop total project cost estimates and supplementary basis of estimate documentation per department procedures. Works with the Project Manager and team to develop project cost breakdown structure conceptual and/or detailed cost estimates as required, required escalation, and appropriate contingency reserves using standard templates, methods, and tools within department prescribed parameters. Applies standard construction estimating concepts, procedures and practices as well as railroad disciplines (electric traction, signals, structures, track or applicable general construction) for estimate development. Collects and documents project scope information required to develop cost estimates including but not limited to project requirements, design documents, scope elements, takeoff quantities, project delivery methodology, project schedule information, in-house union labor requirements, and project soft cost requirements. Establishes and maintains the cost estimate basis of estimate (BOE) document with each estimate iteration. Develops summary and detailed reports of cost estimate and presents to internal estimating team for peer review and project team during estimate review sessions. Review and comment on cost estimates developed by others when required under supervision of senior cost estimating staff. Support project teams when required with cost estimating needs for proposed project changes and/or reviewing contractor change orders. Support project team with integration of cost and resource data into the project schedule when requested. Assist Project or Program Manager in evaluation and cost impact assessment of identified project risks to enable project team with applicable data for development of risk mitigation plans and contingencies. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 3-6 years of relevant experience Must have authorization to work in the United States. Demonstrated Basic to Intermediate knowledge and understanding of: principles and practices of project cost estimating through all phases of the project lifecycle; reviewing and providing feedback on all aspects of project cost estimates developed by others; business processes, techniques, and procedures related to cost estimating in large and/or complex capital construction projects; construction/engineering contracting methods and types; principles and practices of construction services and materials procurement; cost estimating methods and practices for projects in conceptual design phase through completion of detailed design; statistical analysis methods. Basic to Intermediate skill in: common software tools used in project cost estimating (e.g., InEight Estimate, Heavy Bid, Sage Timberline, RS Means); use of internal financial system data to determine benchmarking to validate and improve estimates; advanced MS Excel for data analysis; clear communication of complex information; collaboration and customer service; negotiating and resolving conflicts. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Science, Engineering, Construction management, or a related field. 6 years of relevant experience Experience developing estimates on medium to large capital construction projects in railroad environment. Experience in reviewing and providing feedback on cost estimates, cost proposals, and bids produced by others. Capital construction experience in the rail industry. Communications and Interpersonal Skills Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Compensation and Benefits The salary range is $78,600 - $101,844. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, etc. Depending on an employee’s assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs, including a short-term incentive bonus and long-term incentive plan, commensurate with the level of the position. Benefits include health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K with employer match; life insurance; disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; education expense reimbursement; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here. Additional Information
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