Senior Professional, Estimating
WSPThis Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Professional, Estimating to join our Estimating team. This individual will report to our client’s office in Amarillo, TX (Hybrid 2 times per week). Employees may travel to a WSP office (Fort Worth, TX) for periodic meetings.
The Senior Professional, Estimating contributes to the development of cost estimates for a range of infrastructure and building projects by applying established knowledge of estimating methods and construction practices. This role performs quantity take-offs, supports pricing and scope analysis, and assists with developing detailed cost data in alignment with client and project requirements. With guidance, the position begins to take responsibility for discipline-specific estimating tasks and deliverables. The position supports to estimate development and review activities that inform planning and decision making, with a focus on consistency, transparency, and adherence to defined estimating standards.
Your Impact
- Interpret project specifications, drawings, and scope documentation to identify relevant cost components.
- Perform quantity take-offs for multiple construction disciplines, including civil, structural, architectural, and mechanical systems.
- Input and maintain estimate information using approved estimating software and templates.
Research and apply appropriate labor and material cost information based on location, project type, and duration. - Assist in the preparation of detailed cost breakdowns appropriate to the phase of work.
- Contribute to the development of direct and indirect cost estimates for construction work.
- Support the review and validation of subcontractor and vendor quotes.
- Coordinate with discipline leads, designers, and engineers to clarify design assumptions and construction methods.
- Develop cost comparisons and variance reports to evaluate alternatives and value engineering options.
- Track estimate versions and maintain organized documentation for internal review and audit purposes.
- Assist with the creation of scope clarifications, inclusions, and exclusions for bid proposals.
Support the development of unit pricing, productivity rates, and escalation factors in estimate development. - Participate in internal estimate reviews and provide input on cost drivers and risk areas.
- Perform site visits or attend pre-bid meetings as needed to support estimating tasks.
- Ensure compliance with corporate standards, estimating procedures, and client-specific requirements.
- Maintain records of assumptions, methods, and reference data used in each estimate.
- Assist in the evaluation of historical project data to support benchmarking and cost validation.
- Contribute to cost modeling and early-stage budgeting efforts for feasibility studies or conceptual designs.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of estimates.
- Analyze historical project cost data to identify trends, ratios, and cost drivers that support estimate development.
- Participate in training, development, and process improvement initiatives to enhance estimating capability.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Science, or a closely related discipline, or proven equivalent experience.
- 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in estimating or related areas.
- Proficiency in construction estimating fundamentals, including quantity-based estimating.
- Proficiency with estimating and reporting tools, including Microsoft Excel and estimating software (e.g., InEight, RSMeans, Bluebeam or similar)
- Ability to review and interpret construction documents, specifications, and technical drawings.
- Understanding of labor productivity concepts and cost build-up principles used in construction estimating.
- Working knowledge of standard estimating deliverables and documentation practices
- Ability to interpret and use contractor/vendor cost inputs as reference information for estimating.
- Ability to clearly document estimating approach, assumptions and methodologies.
- Basic understanding of direct and indirect cost components and unit-rate concepts used in construction estimating.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Office 365.
- Ability to navigate enterprise data systems to support estimating inputs.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and design teams.
- Willingness to learn estimating processes, templates, and documentation standards, and to improve estimating consistency over time.
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines under guidance.
- Familiarity with industry construction standards and building methods.
- Analytical mindset and ability to synthesize data from multiple sources.
- Awareness of safety, environmental, and permitting considerations that can affect construction scope and cost.
- Demonstrated interest in pursuing a long-term career in cost estimating. or project controls.
- Ability to contribute to team discussions and collaborative problem-solving.
- Experience using historical project actuals to develop ratios, trends, and benchmarks that inform estimates.
- Commitment to ethical practices and compliance with corporate policies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree
- Familiarity with BIM-based quantity extraction and model-based estimating workflows.
- Experience supporting construction audits or claims with cost data.
- Professional certification such as AACE Certified Estimating Professional (CEP).
- OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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