Conceptual Cost Estimator

Interested in playing a key role in capital portfolio planning, monitoring, and decision-making activities? As a Conceptual Cost Estimator in King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) Portfolio Planning and Analysis (PPA) Unit, you’d have a key role. Your expertise in estimating construction costs for a large array of capital projects will contribute to the successful planning and governance of WTD’s capital portfolio. You will collaborate closely with a variety of internal subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop conceptual construction estimates for new capital construction project requests. Most importantly, this position will allow WTD to better prioritize projects and inform future funding needs.

About the Role:
This position will primarily perform Class-5, planning-level construction estimates for asset rehabilitation and replacement projects totaling less than $2.5M. The successful candidate must be able to develop conceptual estimates using industry cost information, WTD’s historical project cost database (PRISM) and their own experience. They will be required to work with subject matter experts in a variety of planning, design, and construction disciplines to ensure estimates are thoughtful and anticipate all construction elements and tasks needed to achieve the project objective.
 
Long-term, this position may provide technical, coaching and development to other staff as well as assist with small, agile estimating of minor asset management projects ranging from $50,000-$2,500,000.

This position performs work remotely and onsite.

Why it's a Great Team:

The Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is dedicated to safeguarding water quality and public health in the central Puget Sound region. Our primary mission is to provide high-quality treatment to wastewater collected from local sewer agencies. With a workforce of about 800 employees and multiple facilities, we serve a population of 1.5 million people. Our goal is to ensure clean water for the present and future generations, preserving the natural beauty of our environment. We are committed to accountability, both to our ratepayers and to operating as a well-managed agency.
 
At WTD, we firmly believe in the principles of equity and social justice. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives and life experiences within our workforce and strive to foster a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. We provide equitable services to all residents and businesses across King County, promoting fairness and equal access for all. Join our team at WTD and contribute to our mission of protecting water quality, upholding our commitment to equity, and ensuring a sustainable and inclusive future for our community.

Benefits:
 Working at King County provides a generous benefits package that includes:

• Career advancement opportunities.
• Ample training.
• Thoughtful hybrid/virtual work environment that is conducive to work-life balance.
• Some of the best medical benefits in the region with no monthly fee: medical, dental, and vision.
• Excellent retirement benefits including a Deferred Compensation Plan and Washington State pension. 
• Other King County benefits include gym discounts, a bus/train/water taxi pass, first-time home buyer assistance, and life insurance.
• These benefits are valued at $20,000-40,000 annually on top of the stated salary.

Commitment to Equity and Social Justice:
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles (ESJ) that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

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