Cost Estimator- Advisory Services

Job Listing ID:

4487594

Job Title:

Cost Estimator- Advisory Services Application Deadline:

08/04/2026

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

05/07/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Cost Estimator- Advisory Services About Parametrix Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions. We are a team of professional construction managers, engineers, management consultants, planners, scientists, and surveyors dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. We build lasting partnerships and collaborate with our clients to envision possibilities and create tomorrow, together. We are committed to being a Best Place to Work, offering hybrid work environments that promote meaningful connections, support work-life balance, and encourage career development. With excellent benefits, employee ownership, and a collaborative culture, Parametrix creates a supportive and enriching workplace. About the Role We are looking for Cost Estimators to join our Advisory Services team. You will have experience in construction cost estimating, cost engineering, and/or similar project controls, with a background in infrastructure and public utilities construction. Our team serves a diverse range of clients, including those in water/wastewater, transit, transportation, environmental, and construction management sectors. We take pride in promoting strong client relationships, allowing us to positively improve the communities where we live and work. We offer the flexibility of a hybrid work environment. You'll have the option to collaborate in a Parametrix office for mentorship, client interactions, and team meetings or work remotely, reporting to team leadership.

You Will:

Contribute to a multi-discipline engineering team as a cost estimator. Support the Parametrix team in development of conceptual and detailed engineering and construction estimates. Conduct quantity and material takeoffs. Build the Basis of Cost Estimate based on feedback from users, owners, and the engineering teams. Conduct market research to understand cost drivers for material and labor. Establish relationships with clients by participating in workshops, including preparation of defensible data, relevant questions, and risk-based information to guide team decision-making. Collaborate with multiple team members and clients across multiple projects is important to the successful execution of this role.

You Have:

Minimum of 4 years of experience in construction management and/or engineering, with a specific focus on cost estimating. 2+ years of experience preparing cost estimates through the planning and design phases of the project life cycle. Exposure to multiple estimating software such as: RS Means Online, Blue Beam (or other electronic takeoff software), Timberline, and HCSS. Working knowledge in development of Life Cycle Cost (LCC) estimates to compare long-term economic trade-offs between options and alternatives. Knowledge of the CSI MasterFormat and UniFormat...

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Job Classification:

Cost Estimators Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

$90,000.00 to $110,000.00 per Year Depending on Experience

Benefits Offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Profit Sharing, Retirement Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 4 years

Education Required:

Bachelors

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A