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About the Role

STV is seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead cost estimating functions for a high-profile, large-scale capital improvement program in New York City. This role will oversee all estimating activities across the project lifecycle, ensuring accurate and risk-informed cost estimates. The individual will partner with project leadership, clients, and teams, providing strategic cost insight and driving decision-making on complex infrastructure programs.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the estimating team supporting the Port Authority Bus Terminal program.
Establish estimating strategies, standards, and workflows aligned with program objectives.
Provide mentorship, training, and technical oversight to estimators and project controls staff.
Coordinate across project controls, scheduling, and construction management functions.
Oversee development of comprehensive cost estimates across all phases (conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction).
Review quantity take-offs, pricing methodologies, and cost models for accuracy and consistency.
Analyze project risks, escalation, and contingencies for budget forecasting and capital planning.
Maintain and enhance cost databases, benchmarks, and historical cost data.
Interface with the Port Authority, design teams, contractors, and consultants to validate assumptions and align cost strategies.
Lead cost review meetings, value engineering sessions, and estimate reconciliation efforts.
Provide clear and actionable cost reporting and presentations to executive stakeholders.
Support procurement strategy development, including bid packaging and cost opinions.
Oversee contractor bid analysis, leveling, and recommendation processes.
Lead evaluation of change orders and claims, including pricing of scope changes and cost impacts.
Ensure alignment between estimates, project schedules, and financial forecasts.
Collaborate with project controls teams to support cost tracking, earned value analysis, and reporting.
Monitor project performance and recommend corrective actions to maintain budget adherence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience).
12+ years of progressive experience in construction estimating for large-scale infrastructure or transportation projects.
Proven experience leading estimating teams on complex capital programs.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and cost drivers.
Demonstrated experience developing detailed cost estimates across multiple project phases.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.

Skills

CostX
RSMeans
Primavera
eBuilder
Kahua

Location

New York City

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

12+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

$149,671.54 - $171,053.19

Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
Paid Holidays (9 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

About the Company

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America.
Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities.
Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities.
The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.
STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience.
We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders.
We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm.
We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work.
Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully.
We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.
STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future.
Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions.
We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects.

Equal Opportunity

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.