Senior Estimator

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Estimator to join our team! The Senior Estimator will lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates for large-scale mixed-use projects, including residential, commercial, transportation, and utility components. This role requires a deep understanding of multi-disciplinary construction methods, market pricing, and risk management to support competitive and accurate tender submissions..

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for all phases of mixed-use infrastructure projects.
• Analyze architectural, civil, structural, MEP, and landscape drawings and specifications.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and procurement teams to gather and validate cost data.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations for scope, compliance, and competitiveness.
• Conduct site visits and attend pre-bid meetings to assess project conditions and constraints.
• Identify cost risks and opportunities; provide value engineering and cost-saving recommendations.
• Develop and maintain cost databases, historical data, and benchmarking tools.
• Lead the preparation of tender documentation and support bid strategy development.
• Present cost estimates and reports to senior management and clients.
• Ensure the Estimation activities are undertaken in compliance with the client’s objectives, strategies, policies, plans, procedures, and applicable regulations / standards templates (or propose / develop strategies, policies, plans, procedures and templates, as required).
• Review / comment Cost Plans and other relevant documents produced by Cost Consultants engaged by the client, as required.
• Participate to the preparation of top-down cost breakdown structures (CBS) and ensure its implementation within deliverables with Cost Consultants, deliver quality-controlled, best-in-class pre-tender estimates / bill of quantities / material take-off’s for the assigned projects based on applicable standards (CESMM4, NRM…).
• Ensure that changes to scopes of work / services / supplies are correctly estimated, preserving the client’s interests and reputation.
• Provide cost prediction (benchmarking, estimating, cost planning and cost reporting), as required.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and innovations.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
  
  
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Graduate degree required (such as BSc, BA, LLB, or similar); post-graduate degree preferred.
• 8 years of relevant experience required, with mandatory prior experience at Lead level (or equivalent).Familiar with various forms of contract (lump sums, unit rates / re-measurable, early contractor involvement, design & build).
• Prior experience in Saudi Arabia, familiar with operating models, having worked on the client’s, PMCM consultant’s and/or Cost Consultant’s side on multi-billion dollars programs.
• Ability to independently manage day-to-day estimation activities and supervise subordinates.
• Expertise in the Estimation function with a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
• Fully conversant with technologies and systems (Microsoft Office Suite, ACONEX, Oracle, CostX, etc.) required to perform daily duties.
• Fluent in English, with excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Excellent analytical skills to model estimates and quantities using applicable standards.
• Ability to positively influence and contribute to meetings and to interface with the client and stakeholders.
  
  
  

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Confidential

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