Lead Project Controls Specialist (Estimating) - 90265359 - New York

We are seeking a Lead Project Controls Specialist (Estimating) to join our team at Amtrak. The successful candidate will have experience developing estimates on large to mega capital construction projects in the railroad environment. The role involves close collaboration with the Project Manager and other team members to develop and update project cost estimates. The Lead Cost Estimator will adhere to established departmental procedures, guidelines, and best practices throughout the estimate development process and when documenting the basis of estimate.

Requirements

• Collaborate with the Project Manager and team to create cost estimates at various scope maturity levels using InEight Estimate application and Excel.
• Collect project scope details, drawings, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Perform QC checks on estimates prepared by fellow Estimators on the team and review and assessment of cost estimates completed by others.
• Develop cost estimate by identifying work packages, quantifying scope elements, estimating direct cost line items and construction indirect costs, and estimating project "soft" costs such as project management, construction management, etc.
• Support development of project budget contingency to account for estimate uncertainties and potential project risks events.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Health savings accounts
• Wellness programs
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Life insurance
• Short and long term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Back-up care
• Adoption assistance
• Surrogacy assistance
• Reimbursement of education expenses
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits
• Rail pass privileges