Senior Estimator Rail SystemsMEP Transit

Description

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description:

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled Senior Estimator with advanced rail systems and MEP expertise to support cost estimating for major rail and transit infrastructure projects in the Northeast Region. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing accurate detailed cost estimates for rail and M&E systems on projects such as stations maintenance facilities trackside infrastructure signaling and electrification. Your work will be instrumental in supporting and reviewing capital program bids budgeting and project delivery ensuring cost competitiveness and technical excellence. The position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule with 3 days per week in a New York City office and two days remote work.

Role Accountabilities:

• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates for rail mechanical and electrical systems including tunnel ventilation fire/life safety station MEP system traction power substations distribution track OCS/third rail lighting communications signaling SCADA and rail electrification.
• Analyze contract documents project drawings and specifications to produce detailed take-offs and pricing for all M&E elements relevant to transit and rail infrastructure.
• Lead M&E estimating activities from conceptual design through to final bid submission supporting both new construction and major rehabilitation projects.
• Coordinate closely with engineering project management and procurement teams to ensure thorough understanding of project scope technical requirements and operational impacts.
• Engage with key subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing and validate the scope for all M&E components.
• Assess and quantify project risks and opportunities specific to the transit/rail environment including operational constraints and regulatory requirements.
• Support value engineering and life-cycle cost analyses to optimize system designs and project budgets.
• Participate in bid reviews clarifications and negotiations as a subject matter expert for M&E cost elements.
• Maintain knowledge of current industry standards transit regulations and technological advancements in railway M&E systems.
• Mentor junior estimators and provide technical guidance to the estimating team.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Construction Management or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1015 years of estimating experience with a proven track record in rail systems mechanical and electrical systems for rail transit or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• In-depth knowledge of transit-related M&E systems including traction power signaling station systems and code compliance (e.g. FRA NFPA NEC).
• Strong proficiency in estimating tools and software (e.g. HCSS HeavyBid Sage Estimating CostX RS Means Bluebeam Excel).

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with experience working in multidisciplinary teams and the ability to brief senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently prioritize tasks and meet critical deadlines.
• Professional certifications (e.g. AACE PMP PE or equivalent) are advantageous.
• Familiarity with Amtrak processes federal procurement standards and FTA/FRA requirements is preferred.
• Strong Knowledge of project management methodologies performance metrics and reporting standards.

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

Together we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women minorities people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race creed color religion national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical dental and vision EAP 401K STD LTD AD&D life insurance paid parental leave reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per salary range for this position is $150000 - $230000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors such as experience education budget internal equity project and location.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC