Senior Cost Estimator

About Lochner

Lochner, an Egis company is recruiting for a Senior Cost Estimator with 10+ years of diverse estimating experience. Transit agency and transportation project experience with a focus in rail, highway and aviation.

Lochner joined Egis, a global infrastructure consulting, engineering, and operations firm, expanding our capabilities while preserving the values and culture that define who we are. Egis is a global leader in Transportation (all modes), Cities (vertical and horizontal infrastructure), and Community Resources (energy, water, and Environmental).

Are you ready to join us on this journey?

As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story. Lochner – learn more about us

Multiple opportunities available with hybrid and remote options. Can be based out of any of our U.S. offices with preferred locations in: Denver, CO. Los Angeles, CA or Seattle, WA.

Your impact:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates at the preliminary, intermediate, final, and release-for-construction stages of design.
• Review estimates prepared by consultants and contractors.
• Prepare cost estimates for analyzing value engineering studies.
• Assist in constructability reviews.
• Support negotiations for settling contract change modifications and potential claims.

Who you are:

• Bachelor ‘s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 10 or more years of estimating experience
• Diversified experience in transportation projects with emphasis on rail, highway and aviation
• Transit agency owner costs experience preferred
• Experience with estimating software (HCSS Heavybid preferred)
• Professional Certifications preferred
• Familiarity with FTA (Federal Transit Administration) guidelines and funding requirements

Proficiency in industry-standard estimating software (such as:

• HCSS HeavyBid
• Bluebeam or similar tools
• Agtek

Strong understanding of:

• Construction methods and materials
• Project delivery methods (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, CM/GC, PDB)
• Transit project components and systems