CPT Senior Cost Estimator Jobs
Senior Cost Estimator roles in construction, engineering, and manufacturing align directly with degrees in civil engineering, construction management, and industrial engineering, making them strong CPT candidates. Your DSO must confirm the position is integral to your program before you start, so secure that authorization before accepting any offer.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Equity Residential, we're dedicated to creating thriving communities, and we invite you to be part of our team. Embracing values like Diversity, Sustainability, and Total Wellbeing, we foster a workplace culture of authenticity and collaboration.
How We Deliver A Winning Performance:
- Question Authority
- Walk the Talk
- Share Knowledge
- Listen, not just Hear
- See the Glass Half Full
- Take Educated Risks
- Enjoy the Ride
- Share the Spotlight
- Do the Right Thing
- Test Your Limits
We Care About Your Total Wellbeing:
- Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision care
- Social Wellbeing: 9 paid holidays, annual vacation time, paid sick leave, new parent benefits
- Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Rent Discounts, Competitive Compensation
- Community Wellbeing: Paid Community Service Hours
- Career Wellbeing: Leadership Development
- Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program here.
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Senior Maintenance Technician, your day-to-day will involve addressing resident service requests, performing diverse hands-on maintenance tasks, and ensuring market-ready apartments. Additionally, you may assist in managing maintenance inventory and, in the absence of the Service Manager, assume managerial responsibilities, overseeing service requests and delegating tasks.
- Promptly addressing resident service requests
- Performing hands-on maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, and more
- Preparing market-ready apartments and maintaining community grounds
- Conducting regular community inspections to identify necessary repairs or replacements
- Assuming managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Service Manager
What You'll Need To Thrive:
- Hands-on maintenance experience in areas including, but not limited to plumbing, electrical, appliance, and HVAC is necessary
- High School diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g., car, golf cart) during their workday and/or as part of their role.
- Computer literacy, and must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English for all work-related purposes
- Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
- EPA Section 608 Type I and Type II or Universal certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire if required based on the needs of the community
- Must be able to respond to emergencies after normal business hours and on weekends when assigned on-call responsibilities; a telephone number where you can be reached after-hours must be provided to your manager
- Service team employees, with limited exceptions, are required to use their own smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job
Bonus Qualifications:
- Trade school certification/diploma
- Managerial experience
- Residential or commercial property management, hospitality, or retail experience
Salary: $28.71 - $35.09/hour
- The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.
- Employees are eligible for overtime pay and performance incentives.
A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g. car, golf cart, etc.) during their workday and/or as part of their role.
At Equity Residential, we're dedicated to creating thriving communities, and we invite you to be part of our team. Embracing values like Diversity, Sustainability, and Total Wellbeing, we foster a workplace culture of authenticity and collaboration.
How We Deliver A Winning Performance:
- Question Authority
- Walk the Talk
- Share Knowledge
- Listen, not just Hear
- See the Glass Half Full
- Take Educated Risks
- Enjoy the Ride
- Share the Spotlight
- Do the Right Thing
- Test Your Limits
We Care About Your Total Wellbeing:
- Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision care
- Social Wellbeing: 9 paid holidays, annual vacation time, paid sick leave, new parent benefits
- Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Rent Discounts, Competitive Compensation
- Community Wellbeing: Paid Community Service Hours
- Career Wellbeing: Leadership Development
- Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program here.
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Senior Maintenance Technician, your day-to-day will involve addressing resident service requests, performing diverse hands-on maintenance tasks, and ensuring market-ready apartments. Additionally, you may assist in managing maintenance inventory and, in the absence of the Service Manager, assume managerial responsibilities, overseeing service requests and delegating tasks.
- Promptly addressing resident service requests
- Performing hands-on maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, and more
- Preparing market-ready apartments and maintaining community grounds
- Conducting regular community inspections to identify necessary repairs or replacements
- Assuming managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Service Manager
What You'll Need To Thrive:
- Hands-on maintenance experience in areas including, but not limited to plumbing, electrical, appliance, and HVAC is necessary
- High School diploma or equivalent
- A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g., car, golf cart) during their workday and/or as part of their role.
- Computer literacy, and must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English for all work-related purposes
- Knowledge of federal and state apartment housing laws
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends
- EPA Section 608 Type I and Type II or Universal certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire if required based on the needs of the community
- Must be able to respond to emergencies after normal business hours and on weekends when assigned on-call responsibilities; a telephone number where you can be reached after-hours must be provided to your manager
- Service team employees, with limited exceptions, are required to use their own smartphone to perform certain aspects of their job
Bonus Qualifications:
- Trade school certification/diploma
- Managerial experience
- Residential or commercial property management, hospitality, or retail experience
Salary: $28.71 - $35.09/hour
- The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.
- Employees are eligible for overtime pay and performance incentives.
A valid driver's license, good driving record, auto insurance, and reliable transportation is required if the employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g. car, golf cart, etc.) during their workday and/or as part of their role.
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Get Access To All JobsSenior Cost Estimator CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Cost Estimator role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your degree program in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field includes cost analysis or project controls coursework. Your DSO determines qualification by matching the role's duties to your curriculum, not the job title alone. Bring the offer letter and a course description to your DSO meeting to make that connection explicit.
Can I work as a Senior Cost Estimator on CPT while finishing my thesis or capstone?
CPT can run concurrently with thesis work as long as your school treats the position as an integral curricular component, not supplemental employment. Some programs require a faculty sponsor or practicum credit tied to the CPT role. Confirm with your DSO whether the estimating work needs to generate academic credit alongside your thesis requirements.
How do I find Senior Cost Estimator employers who are comfortable with F-1 CPT paperwork?
Migrate Mate surfaces cost estimator roles where employers have prior F-1 hiring history, so you're not educating HR from scratch. You can also cross-reference OFLC Wage Search for firms that have filed for this occupation previously, which is a reliable signal that the employer already understands work authorization timelines and documentation.
What happens to my OPT eligibility if I do full-time CPT as a Senior Cost Estimator?
USCIS counts any full-time CPT totaling 12 or more months against your standard OPT allotment, leaving you with no post-graduation OPT. Part-time CPT, under 20 hours per week, does not affect OPT eligibility regardless of duration. If you're targeting STEM OPT or H-1B sponsorship after graduation, discuss your CPT hour structure with your DSO before accepting a full-time offer.
Do Senior Cost Estimator employers need to file anything with USCIS for my CPT?
No. CPT authorization is issued entirely by your school through your DSO and reflected on your I-20. The employer doesn't file a petition with USCIS, pay government fees, or submit an LCA for CPT positions. The employer's main obligation is providing the offer letter your DSO needs and, if they're a federal contractor, verifying your employment eligibility through E-Verify.
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