Senior Systems Engineer - Construction Estimating & Digital Systems

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer - Construction Estimating & Digital Systems

Location: New York, NY

Schedule/Shift: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week; 7:00 AM-3:30 PM or 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Pay per hour: $80.00 - $95.00

Job Diva Number: 26-12307

Job summary

Support major public infrastructure projects through advanced construction cost estimating, digital systems development, database integration, and process automation. This role combines extensive construction estimating expertise with hands-on development using Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, SQL, and related project management systems. The Senior Systems Engineer will develop cost estimates, analyze project data, integrate enterprise systems, and improve estimating and reporting workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate construction cost estimates using AACE Class 1-5 estimating standards.
• Prepare change order estimates, bid analyses, variance analyses, and cost evaluations.
• Perform value engineering, constructability reviews, and indirect rate analyses.
• Use construction estimating tools, including Bluebeam and RSMeans Online.
• Develop Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate workflows, and Power BI dashboards.
• Create, maintain, and optimize SQL databases supporting construction estimating and reporting.
• Integrate project data across enterprise systems, including IMPACT, PeopleSoft, and Primavera P6.
• Build and customize SharePoint sites and advanced Excel models using pivot tables, macros, and VBA.
• Apply AI prompting and workflow automation techniques to improve operational efficiency.
• Migrate historical estimating data into structured HCSS database libraries.
• Integrate scheduling data across Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Planner using Critical Path Method (CPM) methodologies.
• Review estimates for contract scope compliance and support project and program management activities.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders and technical teams to ensure accurate estimates, reliable data, and effective system integration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of construction estimating experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience using construction estimating software, such as Bluebeam or RSMeans Online.
• Minimum 5 years of experience applying AACE Class 1-5 estimating standards.
• Minimum 5 years of experience estimating personal and professional services contracts.
• Minimum 5 years of experience reviewing estimates for contract scope compliance.
• Minimum 4 years of experience developing Power Platform and Power BI applications for project or program management.
• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including macros, pivot tables, and VBA.
• Experience integrating enterprise data using Microsoft Power Platform and systems such as IMPACT, PeopleSoft, and Primavera P6.
• Experience with CPM scheduling methodologies and project management software.
• Familiarity with structured estimating databases and data migration.
• Knowledge of AI prompting and AI-assisted workflow automation.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work onsite in New York, NY, Monday through Friday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related discipline.
• Power Platform Fundamentals certification or equivalent knowledge.
• Experience with Unifier, Microsoft Access, and HCSS estimating databases.
• Experience supporting transportation or major public infrastructure projects.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week; 7:00 AM-3:30 PM or 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Location

Onsite in New York, NY

About Equiliem

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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