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Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Transit Program Principal Estimator . This position will be required to sit in office 3-5 days a week in Seattle-WA . Be involved in projects with our Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

This role has been created to support some of the recent project wins and on-going pursuits in the Seattle transit and transportation market. This position is contingent upon client approval, meaning that employment will be confirmed once our client has reviewed and approved the selected candidate.

Your Impact

Lead the estimation process for the light rail transportation project. Vet and oversee estimates from consultants, contractors, and third parties. Improve consistency and defensibility of estimates. Provide detailed analysis and effective summary reports. Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders. Perform other duties and projects as needed.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Applied Science, Civil Engineering or related field. Minimum of 15 years of post-education work experience with a focus in heavy civil estimating with a contractor. Recent experience in the Pacific Northwest is essential and knowledge of current market and bidding conditions is important Proficiency in HeavyBid / HCSS software. Strong analytical skills with the ability to delve into estimate details. Excellent communication skills for reporting and presentations. Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $179,000 - $300,410

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Job Info

Job Identification 69356 Locations 1001 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98154, US Posting Date 05/13/2025, 09:16 PM

About Us

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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