About the Role 

Virginkar & Associates, Inc. (VAI) is seeking an Estimator.  Candidate works under general supervision creating cost models for estimating elements; estimates labor and material costs of production and engineering in response to Request for Proposal data submitted by prospective customers.  Interfaces with A/E’s and subcontractors to elicit engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility and projected budget. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Analyzes specifications, including sketches, blueprints, bills of material, or sample layouts, and calculates costs using labor and material pricing schedules and historical data.  

• Collects cost data from functional representatives, subcontractors, and vendors. 

• Computes cost estimates of subcontracted work and labor.  

• Prepares and maintains historical cost data.  

• Creates cost models for estimating elements.  

• Prepares cost reports and presents findings to management, contract personnel, proposal coordinators, customer representatives, price auditors, vendors, and subcontractors. 

• Responsible for development of comprehensive estimate plans, estimating man-hour estimates, and schedules. 

• Reading and interpreting process flow diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs), Plot Plans and General Arrangement Drawings – experience in Transit projects preferred. 

• Material Take-Offs from Engineering Drawings for the following disciplines – Mechanical Equipment, Civil, Buildings,  Earthwork, Concrete, Steel, Piping, Insulation, Instrumentation and Electrical. 

• Soliciting and evaluating preliminary/budgetary quotes. 

• Pricing process and utilities equipment for the above industries and all associated costs including freight, transportation, handling, heavy lifts, and installation. 

• Pricing bulk materials for the above disciplines. 

• Wide variety of estimate types – conceptual / order-of-magnitude / preliminary / early budget / budget-control / definitive. 

Development of:  

• Construction scope descriptions / write-ups. 

• Man-hour installation costs for the above-noted disciplines.  

• Detailed craft wage rate calculations and regional index applicability are a must. 

• Familiarity with FTA’s standard cost categories (SCCs). 

• Craft productivity assessments. 

• Construction indirect estimates, including staffing plans, construction equipment spreads, and temporary construction Facilities. 

• Professional services estimates – engineering, procurement and construction management. 

• Domestic and ocean freight, duties, sales and use taxes, and international logistics and transportation. 

• Normalization and escalation calculations. 

• Risk analysis and contingency assessments. 

• Comprehensive basis of estimate (BOE) write-ups. 

Qualifications 

• B.S. in engineering plus 5-7 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.  

• Experience on transit project a plus. 

• High level of proficiency in ProEst, Stack, Sage, Planswift, Bluebeam Revu, Buildertrend, RS Means, ACCE, or other estimating software. 

• High level of spreadsheet proficiency. 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and construction contracting methods is a must. 

• Understands CPM Scheduling concepts and principles and can develop basic engineering, procurement and construction logic. 

• Understands concepts and principles of scope control and change management and earned value methodology.  

• High Integrity. 

• Detail Oriented. 

• Ability to travel. 

Why VAI? 

We offer dynamic, impactful work on transit projects across the U.S. and abroad. Our team is known for professionalism, technical excellence, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. VAI provides competitive compensation, a full benefits package, and an inclusive workplace culture where your contributions are valued. Salary is commensurate with education, experience and location.  

Equal Opportunity Employer 

VAI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.

Locations

East and West Coast