Full-Time

Senior Estimator

Posted on 1/31/2025

Parsons

Parsons

10,001+ employees

Provides solutions for security and infrastructure

Industrial & Manufacturing
AI & Machine Learning
Defense

Compensation Overview

$83.3k - $145.8kAnnually

Expert

Boise, ID, USA

Category
Construction Management
Architecture & Civil Engineering
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or Equivalent Industry Experience
  • 10+ years related estimating experience – Industrial and commercial projects preferred
  • Experience leading, assembling and presenting estimate deliverables to Clients (internal or external)
  • Proficient skills in the area of current technology (Word, Excel, estimating/database softwares)
  • Demonstrated understanding of estimating organizational structure and process, including quantity takeoff, crew development, productivity relationships, material quotations, knowledge of markup structures and estimate documentation
  • Experience using industry estimating software, such as Timberline, Heavy Bid, or equivalent Estimating systems
  • Demonstrates an ability be responsible for completion of tasks with minimal supervision
  • Experience mentoring junior staff
  • Able to travel to meet project needs
Responsibilities
  • Demonstrates an understanding of degrees of uncertainty that applies to estimates as they are developed throughout the project life cycle. Uses this knowledge to identify assumptions and risks to develop contingency proposals for the project.
  • Ensures that the ranges of estimates are used to prepare an overall estimate, together with optimistic and pessimistic targets for each task.
  • Ensures that estimates are continually reviewed and revised as and when new information becomes available and more is known about the project.
  • Provide life-cycle costing for various estimating components.
  • Top-Down Conceptual Estimating
  • Ensures, whenever possible, that comparative techniques are used, e.g. estimates are based on previous experience and usage statistics.
  • Uses the parametric technique where bottom-up is not feasible and/or comparative data is not available.
  • Normalizes top-down estimates to reflect project factors such as escalation, currency, local market conditions.
  • Bottom-Up Measurement-Based Estimating
  • Able to Produce detailed estimates in a timely and efficient manner, based on Bills of Quantities/take-off and Activity Based costs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Integrate estimating data into Cost and Schedule management processes and tools
  • Display knowledge and applied understanding of Earned Value Management
  • Ability to clearly document report and communicate estimate information to all project stakeholders
  • Display a confident understanding of industry-standard scheduling and cost management tools

Parsons provides solutions in national security, defense, and global infrastructure. The company offers a wide range of services, including infrastructure projects and advanced technology solutions, to both government and commercial clients. Their work involves systems and software engineering, quality assurance, compliance, and security. Parsons stands out from competitors by focusing on long-term partnerships and project-based engagements, ensuring high-value solutions for complex challenges. The goal of Parsons is to enhance the efficiency and security of operations through the use of artificial intelligence, preparing large-scale data for AI applications and maintaining the integrity of vital systems.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$243.2M

Headquarters

Centreville, Virginia

Founded

1944

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What believers are saying

  • Increased AI investment in cybersecurity aligns with Parsons' focus on security solutions.
  • The U.S. Department of Defense's AI budget increase offers Parsons growth opportunities.
  • Public-private partnerships in infrastructure create long-term contract opportunities for Parsons.

What critics are saying

  • Loss of key personnel like L. Roger Mason may impact strategic initiatives.
  • Increased competition in engineering could pressure Parsons to maintain its edge.
  • Reliance on government contracts exposes Parsons to geopolitical and spending risks.

What makes Parsons unique

  • Parsons excels in AI-driven solutions for national security and infrastructure projects.
  • The company has a strong track record with government and commercial contracts.
  • Parsons' expertise in systems engineering and compliance sets it apart in the industry.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Stock Ownership Plan