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We’re seeking Cost Estimators at various levels for large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs—including highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and airport projects delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. You’ll build detailed estimates, monitor cost escalation and labor trends, and serve as contact for cost-related matters. By issuing clear progress updates, flagging risks early, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, you’ll help keep each project on track, on budget, and poised for success.

This posting is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need. 

This posting targets the greater Puget Sound area.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following

Develop project and construction estimates, schedules, and costs.  
Responsible for cost escalation, orders of magnitude, cost of materials, and labor rates.
Perform sensitivity analyses for escalation, commodity swings, and delivery strategies, present findings to the appropriate teams.
Coordinate with designers, schedulers, and procurement to align estimates with phasing plans, cash-flow curves, and contracting strategies.
Serve as a point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring clear communication of project progress, issues, and solutions. 
Provide regular project updates to stakeholders, including senior management and clients, highlighting project status, accomplishments, and potential roadblocks.

Attributes

Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
5+ years of hands-on estimating experience for heavy-civil infrastructure projects.
Experience developing project and construction estimates, schedules, and costs. 
Experience with cost escalation, orders of magnitude, cost of materials, and labor rates. 
Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, BIM models, and work-breakdown structures.
Proficiency with industry-standard estimating and project-controls software (e.g., HCSS, RSMeans, etc.)
Proficiency with Primavera P6 or MS Project.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in engineering, construction management, or quantity surveying.
Active professional certifications such as CCE, CCEA, CCP, CEP, PSP (AACE); PMP or PMI-SP (PMI).
PE license in relevant jurisdiction(s).
Experience with large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects that include highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and/or airport projects.
Experience delivering projects through both traditional and alternative methods (e.g., DB, CM/GC, P3).
Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

Compensation Details

The salary range listed for this role is $100k-$175k/year ($48-$84/hour). Please do not let our salary range deter you from applying if you are interested in the role. The final salary offered will be based on multiple factors and thoughtfully aligned with each candidate’s level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications/licenses that have been obtained, etc.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

Unlimited flexible time off
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
Formal career planning and development program
$2,500 annually toward professional development
Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
Free personal financial planning services
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts
Employee referral bonus
Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer.

Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

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