What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infrastructure Construction Estimators (Multiple Disciplines & Levels) – WMATA Projects position at PACO Group, Inc.?
Employment Type
Full time
Education Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Hourly Rate
PACO Group, Inc. (PACO) is seeking multiple Infrastructure Construction Estimators (across various levels and disciplines) to join our team supporting WMATA’s wide-ranging infrastructure projects. The selected individuals will play key roles in preparing and reviewing construction cost estimates, performing quantity takeoffs, and ensuring compliance with WMATA standards and best practices. These positions involve coordination with diverse technical disciplines and require strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Scope of Work
Under the supervision of PACO’s project management and engineering leads, the Infrastructure Construction Estimators will be responsible for:
To be successful in this role, candidates should meet the following minimum qualifications:
Benefits
401(k) and 401(k) Employer Matching
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Assistance
PACO Group, Inc. is committed to furthering opportunities for everyone in the national construction market. The firm periodically reaffirms this commitment through an active affirmative action plan. It provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees without unlawful discrimination regarding race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, religion, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or citizenship status. As an equal opportunity employer, we have recruited, hired, promoted, and retained an ethnically and socially diverse professional staff. Our efforts to date have produced a multidisciplinary workforce - a record of diversity that extends to the highest levels of the firm's management.
Full time
Education Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Hourly Rate
PACO Group, Inc. (PACO) is seeking multiple Infrastructure Construction Estimators (across various levels and disciplines) to join our team supporting WMATA’s wide-ranging infrastructure projects. The selected individuals will play key roles in preparing and reviewing construction cost estimates, performing quantity takeoffs, and ensuring compliance with WMATA standards and best practices. These positions involve coordination with diverse technical disciplines and require strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Scope of Work
Under the supervision of PACO’s project management and engineering leads, the Infrastructure Construction Estimators will be responsible for:
- Preparing and Reviewing Estimates Develop and manage detailed construction cost estimates—covering materials, labor, equipment, and overhead—for WMATA projects.
- Quantity Takeoffs and Document Interpretation Review and interpret drawings, specifications, and other project documents to ensure accurate and comprehensive estimates.
- Technical Coordination Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and project management teams to validate scopes of work and schedules.
- Code and Standards Compliance Ensure alignment with WMATA guidelines, industry codes, and technical standards.
- Stakeholder Communication Engage with internal and external stakeholders to address project challenges, incorporate feedback, and maintain consistent workflows.
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- Senior Buildings/Infrastructure Estimator
- Office Engineer
- Senior LV Systems Estimator
- Electrical Cost Estimator
- Mechanical Estimator
- Multidisciplinary Takeoff and Surveying Support
To be successful in this role, candidates should meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience in construction estimating for large-scale infrastructure, transit, or related projects.
- Technical Proficiency
- Familiarity with industry-standard estimating software and cost databases.
- Ability to interpret and apply relevant building codes and project specifications.
- Analytical and Coordination Skills
- Strong ability to perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost breakdowns.
- Effective at coordinating with multiple disciplines to gather information and align estimates with project goals.
- Communication
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise among multiple stakeholders.
- Comfortable reviewing documents, preparing reports, and presenting findings to diverse audiences.
- Adaptability and Problem-Solving
- Capable of working under deadlines and adjusting to evolving project demands.
- Strong attention to detail and proactive approach to identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Benefits
401(k) and 401(k) Employer Matching
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Assistance
PACO Group, Inc. is committed to furthering opportunities for everyone in the national construction market. The firm periodically reaffirms this commitment through an active affirmative action plan. It provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees without unlawful discrimination regarding race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, religion, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or citizenship status. As an equal opportunity employer, we have recruited, hired, promoted, and retained an ethnically and socially diverse professional staff. Our efforts to date have produced a multidisciplinary workforce - a record of diversity that extends to the highest levels of the firm's management.
Salary : $50 - $80
