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Lead Cost Estimator Location: Chicago, IL Job Id: 1172 # of Openings: 1 Lead Estimator RINA, formerly known as Patrick Engineering, is seeking a Lead Estimator to work on a growing number of highly visible transportation and transit projects. This Estimator will lead a professional team of estimators who work collaboratively towards meeting the client's needs. SUMMARY: The Lead Estimator is part of either the Construction or Program Management organization responsible for managing all program estimating tasks, ensuring compliance with the Project Cost Estimating Policies and Procedures. The Lead Estimator maintains consistent communication with the project oversight team and the client's Engineering function to gather all relevant project information needed to prepare estimates commensurate with the level of design within the project timeline. Throughout the process, the lead estimator and team provide feedback to the design/oversight/planning team relevant to specific project cost attributes to aid in technical decision-making, preparation of a project schedule, and development of project bid documents. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage the preparation of and prepare cost estimates during early planning phases through 100% Design, including: Maintain communication with internal team members and the client- to effectively capture project scope Enforce the Program Cost Estimating and Procedures Manual to ensure consistency and quality across all classes of estimates. Evaluate and establish appropriate project soft cost factors for planning level and early design projects, with further refinement as project design is developed Work with internal team members to develop and maintain appropriate factors for internal costs to be included into Project Budgets Track and communicate estimate status with project stakeholders and management via bi-weekly meetings Provide procurement support by assisting with the development of front-end contractor documents as required Advise management of various contracts using data provided by Program Controls, lessons learned from other projects, and industry experience/best practices Perform in depth reviews of team estimates and provide constructive feedback and ultimately approval Drive program-level support deliverables and initiatives like: Provide support on improvement and standardization efforts of engineering and construction management contracts, task orders and blanket contracts Participate in various construction and capital program delivery enhancement efforts as recommended internal team leadership and requested by the client QUALIFICAITONS Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or other related field of study 10+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil engineering, preferably in railroad or urban transit. General contracting experience is a plus. 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience Demonstrated experience in building conceptual estimates from minimal plan information, as well as bottoms-up crew-based production estimates Experience with use of HCSS Heavy Bid estimating software or similar preferred Ability to interact with architects, engineers, clients, and operations staff to ensure a clear understanding of a project Excellent oral and technical written communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. ABOUT RINA: RINA is a worldwide engineering consultancy firm that provides an expansive range of services across the energy and mobility, marine, infrastructure, real estate, and industrial sectors. Our North American business focuses on working with clients in the infrastructure, transportation, technology and renewable energy sectors throughout the entire process of project delivery - from planning and controls, comprehensive management services and construction, through to operations and maintenance. With over 45 years of experience in North America under the name Patrick Engineering, the decision to combine forces with RINA presents an exciting opportunity to attract talented people and to expand both our worldwide footprint and service offerings in new markets and application sectors. Join our team and work on rewarding projects in a dynamic, multicultural and energizing environment that reaches beyond geographical and cultural boundaries. RINA provides opportunities for partnering with global clients, training to further advance your competencies and support your personal career development. Join us to make RINA more successful than ever before by bringing your contributions, developing innovative solutions to complex problems, delivering our mission and achieving challenging goals. If you share our values and our vision, please apply. Our experience. Your growth. RINA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of RINA without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RINA. Please, no phone calls or emails. 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