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About the Role

Arcadis is seeking a Cost Estimator to join our Resilience Water Northeast team in New York. This role is key to supporting clients on complex, high-impact projects by reviewing constructability, performing quantity takeoffs, and developing cost estimates reflecting current market conditions, primarily for public sector projects. The position supports pre-construction projects nationwide and construction-phase projects in the NYC and Westchester area, potentially requiring field visits. You will leverage cost estimating expertise to ensure project budgets remain accurate throughout the project life-cycle.

Responsibilities

Develop cost estimates from conceptual design through 100% design, including quantity takeoff, pricing, vendor price verification, evaluation of historical cost data, and preparation of markups and indirect cost estimates in accordance with industry standards and best practices.
Review cost estimates prepared by consulting engineers for client planning, design and construction projects.
Advise on current market conditions and standard estimating practices and provide final recommendations on construction budgets for design projects.
Prepare independent estimates for change orders, review and analyze contractor change proposal requests, and facilitate negotiations involving associated cost and schedule impacts.
Prepare written basis of estimate reports to communicate cost estimating methodology, assumptions, and/or cost analysis findings to various stakeholders.
Coordinate with the Arcadis Digital Solutions Team to develop and implement cost data analytics and interactive reporting solutions using tools such as PowerApps and Power BI.
Deliver presentations in-person and virtually for client meetings and industry organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
8 or more years’ experience as an estimator

Skills

Proficiency with Sage Estimating (Timberline), MII, or similar estimating software
Proficiency with Bluebeam or On-Screen takeoff tool
Strong computer skills and proficiency with MS Office Suite
Ability to develop a CPM schedule in Primavera P6

Location

New York
NYC
Westchester area
Nationwide

Work Type

Full time
Part time

Experience Level

8 or more years’ experience as an estimator

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

Salary/Compensations

$110,000 - $160,000

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
EAP
401K
STD
LTD
AD&D
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Reward & recognition program
Wellbeing benefits
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Nine paid holidays
15 days PTO that accrue per year

About the Company

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.
We believe everyone's contribution matters.
We are pioneering a skills based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You will be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.
Make your mark; on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Equal Opportunity

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day.
Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.