Estimator

Position Summary

We are looking for an Estimator with solid experience in transit, railroad, and heavy civil infrastructure work. This role involves building detailed cost estimates, reviewing drawings and specifications, creating project budgets, and helping prepare competitive bids for rail and transportation assignments. Prior exposure to agencies such as MTA, NJ Transit, Amtrak, LIRR, Metro-North, or comparable railroad authorities will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop thorough cost estimates for transit, railroad, heavy civil, and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Review plans, drawings, specifications, and contract documents to identify scope and pricing requirements.
• Prepare budgets and support bid submissions for rail and transportation opportunities.
• Estimate change orders and pricing adjustments as needed.
• Coordinate estimate inputs using industry-standard estimating tools and software.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
• At least 2 years of estimating experience in transit, railroad, heavy civil, or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with MTA, NJ Transit, Amtrak, Metro-North, LIRR, or similar agencies is preferred.
• Strong understanding of rail systems, trackwork, stations, bridges, utilities, and related construction methods.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documentation.
• Experience with cost estimating, budgeting, and change order pricing.
• Familiarity with estimating platforms such as HeavyBid, HCSS, Bluebeam, Timberline/Sage, On-Screen Takeoff, or similar software.

Additional Information

This role is based in Trenton, NJ and is offered on a full-time / contract basis.