Engineer III - Estimator

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 4M

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Engineering and Construction.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.  All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time. 

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable. 

Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered.  Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.

DEFINITION OF RESPONSIBILITY
Under general supervision, serves as an estimator for various professional engineering projects. Provides cost estimating duties for major capital improvement projects.
 
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Serves as estimator for various engineering projects. 
• Supervises or leads professional and sub professional personnel. 
• Reviews plans and specifications for various public improvement projects and assists in development of cost estimate for proposed work. 
• Develops the budget impacts resulting from Requests for Information, plan revisions, and drawing and/or material substitutions for various construction projects.
• Reviews submitted Time and Material invoices or On-Call estimates for cost effectiveness.
• Maintains a catalog of historical commodity costs to assist in tracking and evaluation of construction budgets. 
• Reviews plans, specifications and cost estimates for various engineering projects.
• Reviews storm water management plans, sediment control plans, and other environmental reports. 
• Evaluates current commodities and makes recommendations on improvements to item descriptions, units, or terms of payment.
• Assists in the review and resolution of change orders, claims, or other construction related issues. 
• May help represent the County during claims hearings and/or appeals associated with capital projects.
• Reviews Engineer’s Estimates for completeness prior to project advertisement.
• Reviews received bids to canvass for unbalanced bid items or other potential inaccuracies. 

Examples of Other Duties
 

• May act as a spokesperson in right-of-way condemnation cases or act as a witness in other judicial proceedings. 
• Performs other related duties as required. 

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering.
 
PLUS

Four years' current field or office engineering experience.
 
Additional qualifying education beyond a bachelor's degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.

OR

Possession of a certificate of registration as an Engineer in Training issued by a State within the United States of America, plus four years' current field or office engineering experience.


Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland Driver's license may be required for some positions at the time of appointment.

Proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of license(s), certification(s) and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position.
 
Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.

You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable. 

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN:  Engineer III - Estimator
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204


EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions.  Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions. 

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary, with occasional walking, standing, and other limited physical activities including travel to various work sites.

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.

Salary : $81,802 - $127,441